SC held circumstantial evidence does not dilute requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt under PC Act

Neeraj Dutta Vs State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi) (Supreme Court of India) Conclusion: The Constitutional Bench ruled that allows Circumstantial Evidence did not dilute the requirement of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Since there were no circumstances brought on record which would prove the demand for gratification, therefore, the ingredients of the offence under Section 7 of the PC Act were not established and consequently, the offence under Section 13(1)(d) would not be attracted. Held: The complainant died before the trial commenced. The Investig...