Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7

Supreme Court overturns conviction in bribery case due to evidentiary contradictions: Paritala Sudhakar vs. State of Telangana (2025)

/ Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Bribery, Criminal Law, Evidence, Judges, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 20, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Sudhanshu Dhulia

Date of the Judgment: May 09, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 655 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Did the prosecution adequately prove that a public servant demanded and accepted a bribe? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a recent appeal, focusing on inconsistencies in witness testimonies and the overall reliability […]

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Supreme Court acquits public servants in bribery case due to reasonable doubt: Madan Lal vs. State of Rajasthan (2025) INSC 340 (7 March 2025)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 164, Judges, K. Vinod Chandran, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 20, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Sudhanshu Dhulia

Date of the Judgment: March 7, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 340 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of proving demand and acceptance of bribe in cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The case involved two public servants, an

Supreme Court acquits public servants in bribery case due to reasonable doubt: Madan Lal vs. State of Rajasthan (2025) INSC 340 (7 March 2025) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal in Bribery Case: Airport Authority of India vs. Pradip Kumar Banerjee (2025)

/ Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 34, J.K. Maheshwari, Judges, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Sandeep Mehta

Date of the Judgment: February 04, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 149 Judges: J.K. Maheshwari, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can an employee’s dismissal be upheld even after acquittal in a criminal case? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case involving an employee of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) who was

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Supreme Court Upholds CBI’s Power to Investigate Central Government Employees: CBI vs. A. Satish Kumar & Ors. (2025) INSC 11

/ Andhra Pradesh Re-Organisation Act, 2014 with Section 3, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, C.T. Ravikumar, Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 with Section 6, Judges, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 4, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Rajesh Bindal

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requires prior consent from a State Government to investigate central government employees for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, when the alleged offense occurs within that state. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: The State, Central Bureau of Investigation vs. A. Satish Kumar & Ors.

Supreme Court Upholds CBI’s Power to Investigate Central Government Employees: CBI vs. A. Satish Kumar & Ors. (2025) INSC 11 Read Post »

Supreme Court clarifies the effect of irregular sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act: CBI vs. Jagat Ram (2024) INSC 952 (03 December 2024)

/ Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 with Section 465, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 19, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7

Supreme Court clarifies the effect of irregular sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act: CBI vs. Jagat Ram (2024) INSC 952 (03 December 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Effect of error, omission or irregularity in sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: Central Bureau

Supreme Court clarifies the effect of irregular sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act: CBI vs. Jagat Ram (2024) INSC 952 (03 December 2024) Read Post »

Supreme Court overturns acquittal in bribery case: State of Karnataka vs. Chandrasha (2024) INSC 928 (26 November 2024)

/ General Clauses Act, General Clauses Act with Section 6, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13(1)(d), Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 20, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7

Supreme Court overturns acquittal in bribery case: State of Karnataka vs. Chandrasha (2024) INSC 928 (26 November 2024) Date of the Judgment: 26 November 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 928 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, Sanjay Kumar, J., R. Mahadevan, J. Can a public servant be convicted for accepting a bribe even if the work for which

Supreme Court overturns acquittal in bribery case: State of Karnataka vs. Chandrasha (2024) INSC 928 (26 November 2024) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Discharge in Bribery Case: CBI vs. Dilip Mulani (2024)

/ Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Offences Against the State, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 12, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7

Supreme Court Upholds Discharge in Bribery Case: CBI vs. Dilip Mulani (2024) Date of the Judgment: September 20, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 712 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J. and Ujjal Bhuyan, J. Can a person be charged with conspiracy in a bribery case based solely on their position in a company, without direct evidence linking

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Supreme Court Acquits Forest Officer in Bribery Case: Mir Mustafa Ali Hasmi vs. State of A.P. (2024)

/ Bribery, Circumstantial Evidence, Criminal Law, Criminal Misconduct, Evidence Law, Offences by Public Servants, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Witness Testimony

Supreme Court Acquits Forest Officer in Bribery Case: Mir Mustafa Ali Hasmi vs. State of A.P. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution has sufficiently proven the demand and acceptance of a bribe by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Case Name: Mir Mustafa Ali

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Supreme Court Restricts Second Petitions Under Section 482 CrPC: Bhisham Lal Verma vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 362, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 482, Inherent Powers of High Court, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 19, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7

Supreme Court Restricts Second Petitions Under Section 482 CrPC: Bhisham Lal Verma vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Maintainability of a second petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) on grounds available during the first petition. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Bhisham Lal Verma vs. State of Uttar

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Supreme Court Denies Bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Case: Manish Sisodia vs. Central Bureau of Investigation (30 October 2023)

/ Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 201, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 3, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 45

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether bail should be granted to an accused in a case involving allegations of corruption and money laundering, particularly concerning the generation and handling of proceeds of crime. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption, Prevention of Money Laundering Case Name:

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Case: Manish Sisodia vs. Central Bureau of Investigation (30 October 2023) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case Despite Complainant’s Death: P. Sarangapani vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (21 September 2023)

/ Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 164, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 20, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case Despite Complainant’s Death: P. Sarangapani vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 can be sustained when the complainant dies before trial. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Case Name: P. Sarangapani (Dead) Through LR Paka Saroja

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case Despite Complainant’s Death: P. Sarangapani vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (21 September 2023) Read Post »

Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Due to Missing Trial Records: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (24 April 2023)

/ Appellate Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with Section 385, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 21, Fundamental Rights, Judges, Krishna Murari, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 13, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with Section 7, Sanjay Karol

Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Due to Missing Trial Records: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld by an appellate court when the trial court records are unavailable. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Jitendra Kumar Rode vs. Union of India Judgment Date: 24 April 2023

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