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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J
S.Deivasikamani – Appellant
Versus
State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Trichy. – Respondent
JUDGMENT
This Criminal Appeal has been filed by the sole accused challenging the judgment of conviction and sentence imposed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate/Special Judge, Ariyalur, in Spl.Case No.03 of 2013, dated 05.12.2017.
2. The conviction and sentence imposed against the appellant is as follows:-
| Under Section | Sentence |
| 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 | Five years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,000/-, in default, to undergo one year simple imprisonment. |
| 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 | Seven years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,000/-, in default, to undergo one year simple imprisonment. |
| The sentences shall run concurrently |
3. Prosecution's version :
3.1. The accused/petitioner herein, who was working as an Assistant/A1, Taluk Office, Udayarpalayam, is a Public Servant as defined under Section 2(c) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 . On 08.08.2012, the de facto complainant/PW2 had applied for a legal heir certificate before the Taluk Office, Udayarpalayam and thereupon, on 24.09.2012, the appellant/accused demanded Rs.500/- from the de facto complainant Ramajayam for processing the application for legal heir certificate of
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