Prevention of Corruption Act: No Criminal Conspiracy Can Be Inferred Solely from Officer's Presence During Bribe Acceptance: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of three Central Excise officials in a corruption case, holding that mere recovery of alleged bribe money is not sufficient to convict an accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court ruled that the prosecution must establish the essential ingredients of demand, acceptance of illegal gratification, and, where alleged, criminal conspiracy, beyond reasonable doubt before a conviction can be sustained. Background Of…
