Mere violation of departmental norms not an offence under Prevention of Corruption Act: Jammu & Kashmir HC

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that violations of departmental norms do not constitute an offense under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case revolved around an employee accused of breaching certain internal rules, but the Court clarified that such violations are not criminal in nature under the Act. The ruling has implications for how departmental misconduct is viewed in relation to corruption charges.