PC Act | Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On Recovery Of Tainted Money Without Establishing Bribe Demand: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the mere recovery of tainted money is not enough to convict a public servant. The Court clarified that unless the entire chain of events—demand, acceptance, and recovery—is proven, no presumption of guilt can arise under Section 20 of the Act. Background of the Case The case involved allegations that a public servant demanded a ₹1,500 bribe from…