MD Mahmood Ansari Alias MD Mahmud Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand through CBI
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court set aside conviction of an accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court held that evidence failed to prove that the appellant made a demand for a bribe. Mere recovery of tainted money without proof of demand was insufficient to sustain conviction.
What did the court decide?
Acquittal of appellant on benefit of doubt; impugned conviction and sentence set aside; bail bond liabilities discharged.