High Court of Karnataka Quashes FIR Against Journalist in Corruption Case — Allegations of Attempt to Bribe Minister Not Made Out. Petitioner, a journalist, was arraigned as accused under Sections 9 and 12 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for allegedly accompanying persons who offered bribe to a Minister; court held that mere presence without demand or acceptance of bribe does not constitute offence under those sections.
9 Apr 2014The petitioner, Ms. Shweta Prabhu, a journalist employed with M/s. TV9, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr...




