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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 Conviction of School Principal in ₹10,000 Bribery Trap: “Demand and Acceptance of Bribe are Sine Qua Non — Mere Allegations of Entrapment Unsustainable”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court, presided by Justice A. Badharudeen, upheld the conviction of a school principal under Sections 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of…

Rawlaw October 29, 2025

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Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction of Public Servant for Bribe Demand, Reduces Sentence: “Proof of Demand Is the Sine Qua Non of Corruption Offences”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of a former Assistant Engineer for demanding and accepting a ₹6,000 bribe to process a bill related to the construction of…

Rawlaw October 13, 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