This appeal takes an exception to the judgment and order dated 20th February, 2004 passed by the learned Special Judge, Nanded in Special (ACB) Case No.2 of 1994 convicting the Appellant for the offences punishable Sections 7 and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 as under:

2. Prosecution case in brief is as under :

On 12th September, 1993 Madhukar and Ramesh brothers-in-law of Complainant Shivram Tukaram Kharde were arrested by Shivajinagar Police Station, Nanded. They were taken to Tahsil office in the evening. Accused was serving as junior clerk in Tahsil office. He was to assist senior clerk PW6 Padhye working in the office of Executive Magistrate. Complainant was informed that his brothers-in-law were arrested and so he rushed to Tahsil office. He was told by Accused to come on next day as re