JUDGMENT :

K. SURENDER, J.

1. The appellant is questioning his conviction for the offence under Section 13(1)(e) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of one year and fine of Rs. 1,000/- vide judgment in CC No. 49 of 2003 dated 03.04.2008 passed by the Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, City Civil Court, Hyderabad.

2. In all, learned Special Judge found that an amount of Rs. 2,40,025/- worth assets were disproportionate to his known source of income.

3. The ACB, having conducted raid in the premises of the appellant, charge sheeted the appellant for being in possession of Rs. 10,56,770/- assets disproportionate to his known source of income during the cheque period 27.01.1976 to 07.02.1988. According to the ACB, the income of the appellant was Rs. 17,88,176/- and the expenditure was Rs. 15,69,449/-. However, the assets stood at Rs. 10,56, 770/-. Accordingly, the disproportion of assets was arrived at Rs. 8,38,043/-.

4. Learned Special Judge adduced evidence on behalf of the appellant and the ACB. The ACB examined PWs. 1 to 35 and marked Exs.P1 to P68. In defence, the appellant examined DWs. 1 to 6 and marked Exs.D1 to D6.

5. Learned Speci