Accused officer acquitted in absence of substantial evidence proving acceptance of bribe

State Vs Chukkapally Prasad (Telangana High Court) Telangana High Court held that the accused officer is entitled to acquittal as the prosecution failed to prove the guilt of the Accused Officer with substantial and constructive evidence that he had demanded and accepted the bribe. Facts- This Criminal Appeal, under Section 378 (3) & (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, is filed by the State, aggrieved by the judgment, dated 21.06.2012, passed in C.C.No.09 of 2006 by the First Additional Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases cum V Additional Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad, ...