CR
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the respondent acted as an agent of Wete Town Council or had authority in recruitment, and failed to establish the essential elements of the offence. Material contradictions in prosecution evidence and lack of documentary proof undermined the case. The trial judge's acquittal was justified.
Source excerpt
- Soliciting bribe
- Receiving bribe
- Burden of proof
- Principal-agent relationship
- Evidence evaluation