Offence u/s. 489(C) of IPC confirmed as recovery of counterfeit notes proved beyond reasonable doubt

Central Bureau of Investigation Vs Kulwant Rai (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that discrepancy in counting of notes and in some serial numbers cannot be reason for acquittal since prosecution has proved its case of recovery of counterfeit notes beyond reasonable doubt. Accordingly, offence u/s. 489(C) of IPC stands proved. Facts- A Complaint was received that on the intervening night of 11/12.09.2012, Respondent landed at IGI Airport, Delhi from Bangkok, Thailand by Flight No. TG-315 and was intercepted by the team of Customs. Because of his suspicious movements and an abnormal bulg...