IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
A. BADHARUDEEN, J
G.KRISHNAKUMAR – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the case and factual background. (Para 1 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. defense arguments regarding lack of illegal demand. (Para 6 , 8 , 10) |
| 3. prosecution's evidence supporting bribery claims. (Para 11 , 13 , 14 , 19) |
| 4. legal principles regarding proof of bribery. (Para 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 5. conclusion on the conviction and sentence. (Para 25 , 26) |
J U D G M E N T
This appeal is at the instance of the sole accused in C.C.No.35 of 2008 on the files of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Thiruvananthapuram, and he assails the verdict in the above case dated 14.01.2011. State of Kerala represented by the Public Prosecutor is the respondent.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant/accused as well as the learned Public Prosecutor. Perused the verdict under challenge and the records of the Special Court.
3. The case of the prosecution is that the accused while working as a Sales Tax Officer (Enquiry) attached to the Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, also held the charge of Luxury Tax Officer form 27.05.2005 to 28.02.2006. While holding the post of Luxury Tax Officer, the accused demanded gratification other than legal remunerati
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