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Section 7 - Demand and Acceptance of Gratification
The provision criminalizes the demand or acceptance of any gratification, directly or indirectly, by a public servant as a motive or reward for doing or forbearing to do any official act. Courts interpret this section in the context of illegal gratification, emphasizing the need for proof of demand or acceptance of bribe by the public servant. Sunil Balkrishna Sawant VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Prem Singh VS State Of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, R. C. Kundu VS The State (NCT of Delhi) C. B. I. - Delhi, Jaysing Nayrana Bidgar VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Thota T. Shivakumar VS State by Inspector of Police, Chennai - Madras, Chandrakant Hanumantrao Sugare VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Sujit Kumar Pandey VS C. B. I. - Calcutta, RAMESH PRASAD AHIRWAR VS STATE OF M. P. - Chhattisgarh -
Section 13(2) - Presumption of Corruption and Offense
Section 13(2) deals with the presumption of guilt upon proof of demand or acceptance of gratification by a public servant. The section allows courts to presume that such acts are for an illegal motive unless rebutted by the accused. The courts analyze evidence related to demand, acceptance, and the presumption under Section 20 of the Act. Sunil Balkrishna Sawant VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Prem Singh VS State Of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, R. C. Kundu VS The State (NCT of Delhi) C. B. I. - Delhi, Jaysing Nayrana Bidgar VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Thota T. Shivakumar VS State by Inspector of Police, Chennai - Madras, Chandrakant Hanumantrao Sugare VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Sujit Kumar Pandey VS C. B. I. - Calcutta, RAMESH PRASAD AHIRWAR VS STATE OF M. P. - Chhattisgarh -
Section 13(1)(d) - Offense of Corruption
This section pertains to a public servant obtaining or accepting any valuable thing without consideration as a motive or reward for doing or forbearing to do any official act. The interpretation focuses on the acceptance of illegal gratification and the proof of such acts. Courts often discuss the demand and acceptance of bribes in relation to this provision. R. C. Kundu VS The State (NCT of Delhi) C. B. I. - Delhi, Jaysing Nayrana Bidgar VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Thota T. Shivakumar VS State by Inspector of Police, Chennai - Madras, Chandrakant Hanumantrao Sugare VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Sujit Kumar Pandey VS C. B. I. - Calcutta, RAMESH PRASAD AHIRWAR VS STATE OF M. P. - Chhattisgarh -
Legal Requirements and Court Interpretations
Courts analyze the essential ingredients of these sections, such as proof of demand, acceptance, and the presence of illegal gratification. They also consider the doctrine of triviality, the discretion of authorities, and the presumption of guilt under Section 20. Evidence plays a crucial role in establishing these elements, and courts often examine the context and circumstances of each case. Sunil Balkrishna Sawant VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Prem Singh VS State Of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, R. C. Kundu VS The State (NCT of Delhi) C. B. I. - Delhi, Jaysing Nayrana Bidgar VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Thota T. Shivakumar VS State by Inspector of Police, Chennai - Madras, Chandrakant Hanumantrao Sugare VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay, Sujit Kumar Pandey VS C. B. I. - Calcutta, RAMESH PRASAD AHIRWAR VS STATE OF M. P. - Chhattisgarh -
Conclusion
Section 7 and Sections 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act establish clear legal provisions against demand and acceptance of illegal gratification by public servants. Court judgments emphasize the importance of proof of demand, acceptance, and the presumption of guilt, while also allowing for rebuttal by the accused. The interpretation of these sections continues to evolve based on the evidence and circumstances of each case.
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Search Results for "Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act Legal Provisions"
2003 0 Supreme(Bom) 1269 • India - Bombay
A.S.AGUIAR
Prevention of Corruption Act - Police Constable - Section 7, Section 13(2) - The court discussed the legal provisions of the Prevention ... Fact of the Case: The appellant, a Police Constable, was convicted under section 7 and section 13(2) of the Prevention ... of Corruption Act, particularly focusing on the requirement of sanction, the doctrine of triviality, and the authority's discretion ... :-This is an appe....
2006 0 Supreme(P&H) 4203 • India - Punjab and Haryana
M.M.S.BEDI, M.M.KUMAR
Corruption - Departmental Inquiry - Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Section 7, Section 13 - Summary of Acts and Sections: ... Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Section 7, Section 13 - The court discussed the application of Section 7 and Section 13 of the ... Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and highlighted the legal #....
2011 0 Supreme(Del) 395 • India - Delhi
M.L.MEHTA
Corruption - Prevention of Corruption Act - Section 7, Section 13(1)(d), Section 13(2) - The court discussed the essential ingredients ... It highlighted the legal provisions and their interpretations, emphasizing the demand and acceptance of gratification by a public ... servant and the presumption of corruption under Section 20 of the Act. ... While interpreting the requirements of Sec....
2015 0 Supreme(Bom) 747 • India - Bombay
ABHAY M.THIPSAY
Prevention of Corruption Act - Demand of Illegal Gratification - Section 7, Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) - Summary ... The key legal provisions were interpreted in the context of the evidence presented and the court's analysis, influencing the decision ... of Acts and Sections: The court discussed the demand of illegal gratification under Section 7 and Section 13(2) read with #HL_START....
2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 2008 • India - Madras
G. JAYACHANDRAN
Illegal Gratification - Prevention of Corruption Act - Section 7, Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) - Summary of Acts and Sections: The ... The key legal provisions were interpreted to determine the guilt of the accused and influenced the court's decision to set aside ... court discussed the demand and acceptance of illegal gratification under Section 7 and Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of the Prevention ... He was tried and....
2024 0 Supreme(Guj) 1010 • India - Gujarat
DIVYESH A. JOSHI
Act, Sections 7, 8, 12, 13, 13(2) - The court discussed the legal provisions under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ... Regular Bail - Criminal Procedure - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 439 - Prevention of Corruption ... , 1973, and Sections 7, 8, 12, 13, and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and emphasized the factors to be considered while ... Ratio of the judgment (Supra) furthe....
2016 0 Supreme(Bom) 1632 • India - Bombay
A.S.GADKARI
evidence and legal provisions under Section 13(2), 13(1)(d), and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. ... Corruption - Prevention of Corruption Act - Section 13(2), 13(1)(d), 7 - Summary of Acts and Sections: The court discussed the ... The court highlighted the presumption under Section 20 of the Act and the appellant's defense to rebut the presumption. ... Sec....
2016 0 Supreme(Bom) 1891 • India - Bombay
SADHANA S.JADHAV
Prevention of Corruption Act - Corruption - Section 7, Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) - Summary of Acts and Sections ... The key legal provisions were interpreted in the context of illegal gratification, demand for money, and the presumption of corruption ... : The court discussed the offences punishable under Section 7 and Section 13(2) read with #HL_....
2022 0 Supreme(Cal) 967 • India - Calcutta
BIBEK CHAUDHURI
Corruption - Prevention of Corruption Act - Section 7, Section 13(2), Section 13(1)(d) - The court discussed the legal provisions ... under Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. ... the offence under Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. ... The appe....
2012 0 Supreme(Chh) 196 • India - Chhattisgarh
MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA
the legal provisions of Section 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, emphasizing the requirement of proof of ... Prevention of Corruption Act - Demand of Bribe - Section 7, 13(1)(d), 13(2) - Summary of Acts and Sections: The court discussed ... Fact of the Case: The appellant challenged the judgment of conviction and sentence under Section 7 and 13(1)(d) of ... 7#H....
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