MUKHTIAR SINGH versus STATE OF PUNJAB

Demand and voluntary acceptance of illegal gratification by the appellant were proved by credible and corroborated evidence. The conviction under Sections 7 and 13(l)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 must stand as all essential ingredients and legal presumptions were satisfied, and no plausible defence was established.

Parties: Appellant Accused: Mukhtiar Singh; Respondent: State of Punjab
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 05 July 2016
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Before Supreme Court After Conviction Affirmed by High Court
Outcome: Appeal dismissed; conviction affirmed.
Legal Topics: Prevention of Corruption Act, Illegal Gratification, Conviction of Public Servant

Criminal Law Anti Corruption Law Prevention of Corruption Act Illegal Gratification Conviction of Public Servant

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Parties

Mukhtiar Singh

Appellant Accused

State of Punjab

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Before Supreme Court After Conviction Affirmed by High Court

Legal Issues

1 Whether demand and acceptance of illegal gratification by public servant were proved beyond reasonable doubt.
2 Whether conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was justified.

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction affirmed.

Orders

Conviction and sentence under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of PC Act upheld.
Imprisonment for one year for each offence as ordered by High Court sustained.