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2024-07-23
Subject: Criminal Law - Corruption
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Deputy Collector,
The petitioner argued that the impugned FIR was a "second FIR" on the same set of facts and allegations, and therefore, it was an abuse of the legal process. He also claimed that the investigating agency had not properly calculated his income and expenses, leading to an inflated figure of disproportionate assets.
On the other hand, the state prosecutor vehemently opposed the petition, stating that the two FIRs were based on distinct offenses. The first FIR was related to the demand and acceptance of illegal gratification, while the second FIR was for the possession of disproportionate assets, which was a separate offense under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The High Court, after considering the arguments and the relevant case law, concluded that the two FIRs were not based on the same set of facts and circumstances. The court held that the offenses under Sections 13(1)(d) and 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act are distinct and separate, and the registration of the second FIR was not an abuse of the legal process.
The court also rejected the petitioner's argument regarding the calculation of his income and expenses, stating that these were disputed questions of fact that could not be examined at the stage of quashing the FIR.
The Gujarat High Court dismissed the petition, upholding the registration of the FIR against the Deputy Collector for the offense of possessing disproportionate assets. The court emphasized that the investigation should be allowed to proceed, as the case involved the issue of corruption, which is a serious concern for the society.
The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to tackling corruption and ensuring accountability among public servants, even at the highest levels of the bureaucracy.
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High Courts should not quash FIRs in corruption cases at the investigation stage unless no cognizable offense is disclosed, allowing for thorough investigation.
The registration of multiple FIRs for the same allegations is impermissible and constitutes an abuse of process, particularly when prior investigations have concluded with negative findings.
The court held that allegations of bribery against a public servant, supported by video evidence, constitute a cognizable offence, and FIRs should not be quashed unless they are patently absurd or do....
The demand for an undue advantage by a public servant, even if not linked to improper performance of duty, constitutes an offense under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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