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KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
H.P.SANDESH, J
MUDDASHEETY, SINCE DECEASED, REPRESENTED BY HIS LR. SMT. SUSHEELA – Appellant
Versus
STATE BY LOKAYUKTHA POLICE, TUMAKURU – Respondent
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| 1. conviction based on the demand for bribes requires credible testimonial evidence. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments highlighted discrepancies in witness testimonies, affecting the prosecution's case. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 10) |
| 3. the necessity of foundational evidence to prove both demand and acceptance in bribery cases. (Para 21 , 22 , 24) |
| 4. the weakness of the prosecution bid led to the appellate court setting aside the conviction. (Para 26 , 28 , 29) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and the learned counsel for the respondent.
2. This appeal is filed against the order of conviction and sentence passed in Special Case No.63/2009, on the file of the II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tumkur, sentencing the accused to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year and to pay fine of Rs.5,000/- and in default to undergo further imprisonment for three months for the offence punishable under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (‘PC Act’ for short). The accused was also sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years with fine of Rs.5,000/- and in default to undergo further imprisonment for three months for the offence punishable unde
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