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Can a public servant be convicted for bribery without proof of demand?
Jaswinder Singh (Dead Through LRs.) vs State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant because neither the demand for bribe nor its acceptance was proved beyond reasonable doubt, as required under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Can a public servant be convicted for bribery when money was paid only to intermediaries?
Bharat Raj Meena vs Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in both corruption cases, holding that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that illegal gratification was demanded by or ultimately reached the appellant through the intermediaries.
Can a public servant be convicted of corruption without proof of any financial gain
Khanindra Kr. Dutta vs. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court ruled that a public servant cannot be convicted of corruption under Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act without proof of pecuniary advantage.
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