Illegal gratification of 1.5 Crore against Intelligence Officer not proved with evidence

V. Jayanandakumar Vs State of Kerala (Kerala High Court) Kerala High Court held that proceedings punishable under section 13(1)(d) r.w.s. 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 not justified since illegal gratification of Rs. 1.5 crore against Intelligence Officer not proved in absence of sufficient evidence. Facts- Accused No.1 was the Inspecting Assistant Commissioner (Intelligence), accused No.2 was the Intelligence Officer and accused Nos.3 as well as 4 were the Intelligence Inspectors, Commercial Taxes, Thrissur. They entered into a conspiracy with other accused for reducing tax ...