1. This appeal has been preferred by the appellant challenging the respondents acquittal.

2. The case of the appellant is that on 18.01.2003 mid day at Out Post Police Station, Krishnagiri town Bus stand, first respondent/P.Perumal, Special Sub Inspector of Police, Karimangalam Police Station was on duty at Krishnagiri town (Crime) Police Station and demanded a sum of Rs.5,000/- from the defacto complainant K.Velavan as gratification other than legal remuneration for not registering a theft case against him in connection with sale of Yamaha RX135 TN29 D1107 Motor Cycle suspected to be a stolen vehicle in which he was not concerned and later reduced the demand of Rs.5,000/- to 2,000/-, on the said date and directed him to come on 25.01.2003 with the demanded bribe money. In pursuance of the said demand on 25.01.2003 the defacto complainant K.Velavan met the first respondent P.Perumal, Sub Inspector of Police at out post station bus stand, Krishnagiri and expressed his inability to pay the illegal gratification. The first respondent reiterated the demand and directed him to pay the same within the evening of 21.05.2003 otherwise he would file a case against him.

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