L. CHANDRAIAH versus STATE OF A.P. AND ANR.

L. CHANDRAIAH versus STATE OF A.P. AND ANR.

There is no evidence that the appellants had knowledge the vouchers were forged or acted with criminal intent; offences under Sections 409, 467, and 471 IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act are not proved against the appellants.

Parties
Appellant: L. Chandraiah; Appellant: Y.V. Kamesham; Respondent: State of Andhra Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
06 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeals From Andhra Pradesh High Court
Outcome
Appeals allowed; appellants acquitted of all charges.
Legal Topics
Forgery, Criminal Breach of Trust, Corruption in Public Service, Negligence in Official Duty
Criminal Law Forgery Criminal Breach of Trust Corruption in Public Service Negligence in Official Duty

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Parties

L. Chandraiah

Appellant

Y.V. Kamesham

Appellant

State of Andhra Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeals From Andhra Pradesh High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether appellants were guilty of offences under Sections 409, 467, and 471 IPC and Section 5(1)(c)(d) read with 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Ratio Decidendi

There is no evidence that the appellants had knowledge the vouchers were forged or acted with criminal intent; offences under Sections 409, 467, and 471 IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act are not proved against the appellants.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed; appellants acquitted of all charges.

Orders

  • Appellants are acquitted of the charges under Sections 409, 467, and 471 IPC and Section 5(1)(c)(d) read with 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
  • Appellants' bail bonds stand discharged.