HC reversed trial court's conviction under Section 7 of ...

Prevention of Corruption Act Section 7 Conviction Overturned Due To Lack of Proof in Illegal Gratification Case

February 25, 2025

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

HC reversed trial court's conviction under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act due to insufficient evidence of illegal gratification demand and acceptance. Key prosecution witnesses PW1, PW2, and PW8's testimony failed to establish conclusive proof against accused. Electronic evidence, including recorded conversations on memory card and CDs, was deemed inadmissible without mandatory Section 65-B certificate under Indian Evidence Act. Shadow witness PW8's testimony contradicted alleged demand. Trial court erred in evidence appreciation and failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Accused's conviction and sentence set aside, appeal allowed.

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HC reversed trial court's conviction under Section 7 of ...

Prevention of Corruption Act Section 7 Conviction Overturned Due To Lack of Proof in Illegal Gratification Case

February 25, 2025

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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