Govind Narayan Goyal v. State of Rajasthan Trough P.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against conviction under Sections 13(1)(e)/13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for Rs. 60,000 recovered during a vigilance raid. The High Court found the secret information unreliable, no complaint from any contractor, and defence witnesses credibly explained the money, quashed the conviction and acquitted the appellant.
What did the court decide?
Conviction and sentence under Sections 13(1)(e) read with 13(2) PC Act set aside; appellant acquitted on bail, bonds discharged.