Bombay High Court Acquits Talathi in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Demand and Acceptance of Bribe — Conviction under Sections 161, 165 IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 Set Aside. The court held that the prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, and the recovery of tainted money from a third party was insufficient to sustain conviction.
16 Jan 2006The appellant, Ananda Sukhdeo Gangane, a Talathi (revenue officer), was convicted by the Special Judge, Khamgaon for offences under Sections 161 and 1...




