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Kerala High Court Acquits Revenue Official in Bribery Case: “Proof of Demand Is a Sine Qua Non for Conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court, presided over by Justice A. Badharudeen, allowed the criminal appeal filed by a former village official who had been convicted under Sections 7 and…

Rawlaw October 29, 2025

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Kerala High Court Upholds Bribery Conviction of Assistant Engineer but Reduces Sentence: “Proof of Demand and Acceptance Is Sine Qua Non for Corruption Conviction”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court, presided over by Justice A. Badharudeen, upheld the conviction of a former Assistant Engineer of the Perumkadavila Block Panchayat for demanding and accepting a…

Rawlaw October 12, 2025

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Kerala High Court Acquits Officer Convicted Under Prevention of Corruption Act: “Proof of Demand Is Sine Qua Non for Conviction” — Court Finds Hostile Witness and Inconsistent Evidence Insufficient to Sustain Conviction

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court set aside the conviction and sentence of a Taluk Supply Officer previously found guilty under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of…

Rawlaw October 6, 2025

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Kerala High Court Partially Allows Appeal by Reducing Sentence While Upholding Conviction of Public Servant Under Corruption Law After Accepting Bribe, Citing Sufficient Proof of Demand and Acceptance Despite Absence of Direct Evidence, Distinguishes Criminal Misconduct From Civil Dispute, Declines Acquittal Request

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court partly allowed the criminal appeal by modifying the sentence but upheld the conviction of the appellant, a public servant, under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)…

Rawlaw July 25, 2025