Police Officer Cannot Be Prosecuted for Corruption Without Proof of Demand or Acceptance of Bribe: Karnataka High Court

In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has reaffirmed that a public servant cannot be prosecuted for corruption unless there is clear proof of both demand and acceptance of bribe. The judgment was delivered in Criminal Petition No.5163 of 2023 filed by Prabhugowda Patil against the State of Karnataka and another respondent. Allegations Against the Police Officer The petitioner, Prabhugowda Patil, was serving as a Police Sub Inspector. A…