Recovery Of Bribe Amount In Absence Of 'Demand' Insufficient For Conviction Under Prevention Of Corruption Act: Telangana High Court Reiterates

The Telangana High Court ruled that in absence of proof of demand for bribe money, recovery alone isn't enough for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case involved a public servant accused of accepting bribes. The court emphasized that to prove corruption, evidence of demand and acceptance is crucial, which was lacking in this instance. The judgment underscores the requirement for strict adherence to legal standards in corruption cases, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive evidence to establish guilt.