Why Supreme Court restored Kerala officer’s bribery conviction despite hostile witness
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Supreme Court reinstated a Kerala public servant's two-year sentence for accepting a Rs 500 bribe in 2009, rejecting the High Court's acquittal. The court ruled that hostile witness testimony doesn't invalidate prosecution cases if credible portions are corroborated by other evidence. Chemical tests confirmed tainted currency recovery. Independent witnesses and the trap officer's records supported the demand allegations despite the complainant's inconsistent statements.
Key Entities
Supreme CourtKerala High CourtK A Abdul Rasheedtaluk supply officerPrevention of Corruption ActJustices Sanjay KumarK Vinod Chandran