State Of Karnataka vs Nagesh 2025 INSC 492 - S. 7 PC Act - Corruption
Prevention of Corruption Act - Section 7 - The prosecution is required to prove that: (i) The accused was a public servant at the material time; (ii) The accused accepted or obtained a gratification other than legal remuneration; and (iii) The gratification was for illegal purpose. (Para 13) [Context: Supreme Court restored conviction and sentence of accused in corruption case]
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In 1995, a Village Accountant allegedly asked a man to pay 1500 as bribe.
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Today, Supreme Court upheld his conviction.
Trial Court took 10 years to order conviction.
High Court took 6 years to order his acquittal.
Supreme Court took 13 years to restore conviction. https://t.co/7fEoD88tFM