Conviction u/s. 7 and 13 of PC Act not sustained as demand of illegal gratification not proved

C. V. Narayana Reddy Vs State Thr Central Bureau of Investigation (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that conviction under section 7 and section 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 [PC Act] without cogent evidence to prove demand of illegal gratification cannot be sustained. Accordingly, appeal allowed. Facts- By this appeal the Appellant has challenged Judgment and Order dated 21.10.2016 passed by the Sessions Judge, North Goa at Panaji, whereby the Appellant has been held guilty for offences punishable u/s. 7 and Section 13(2) r/w Section 13(1)(d) of the Pre...