PC Act | Mere Recovery Of Tainted Money Not Enough For Conviction Without Proof Of Bribe Demand : Supreme Court

PC Act: Mere Recovery of Tainted Money Not Enough for Conviction Without Proof of Bribe Demand: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has ruled that mere recovery of tainted money is not sufficient for a conviction under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act without proof of a demand for a bribe. This landmark judgment clarifies that while recovery of illicit money is incriminating, the prosecution must also establish that there was an actual demand for a bribe by the accused. This decision strengthens the burden of proof on the prosecution in corruption cases, ensuring that convictions are based on direct evidence of demand.