Judgment

P. JAGANMOHAN REDDY, J.:- This Appeal is by Special leave against the Judgment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana confirming the conviction of the accused under Section 5(1) (c ) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947 as also the sentence awarded by the Sessions Judge of one year s Rigorous Imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2500/-, in default six month s Rigorous Imprisonment.

2. That facts of the case in brief are that in view of the Chinese Invasion Air Field at Sirsa required to be extended for which purpose the Ministry of Defence, Government of India took steps to acquire some lands of agriculturists pursuant to which a Notification dated November 27, 1962 was issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act 1894 for acquiring 51.79 acres of land situated in the State of Ahmedpur. On the next day another Notification was issued under section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act on November 28, 1962 and in view of the emergency action under Section 17 was taken for obtaining possession of the land with a view to its development. The lands which were acquired belonged to several land holders including Moti Ram and P. W. 12 Kewal Chand. The Collector gave his award on 26-2-