Discharge In Corruption Cases

Summary

The Supreme Court of India has established that mere recovery of tainted money is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act without proof of demand and voluntary acceptance, as seen in P. Satyanarayana Murthy v. District Inspector of Police, State of Andhra Pradesh (2015). In B. Jayaraj v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2014), the Court emphasized the need for the prosecution to prove demand and acceptance beyond a reasonable doubt. Additionally, in Banarsi Dass v. State of Haryana (2010), lack of direct evidence can lead to discharge. For non-cooperation defenses, State of Karnataka v. L. Muniswamy (1977) and C.B.I. V. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal (2013) highlight that non-cooperation cannot be construed as guilt. Anticipatory bail is discussed in cases like Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia v. State of Punjab (1980) and Sushila Aggarwal v. State (

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Can you filter this information with the judgements of honorable High court of India and supreme court of India in respect of discharge on acceptance and demand of the bribe amount
Sure, here are some key judgments from the Supreme Court of India regarding the demand and acceptance of bribes:
*. P. Satyanarayana Murthy v. District Inspector of Police, State of Andhra Pradesh (*)
- Mere recovery of tainted money is insufficient for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. There must be proof of demand and voluntary acceptance.
*. B. Jayaraj v. State of Andhra Pradesh (*)
- Prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that there was a demand and acceptance of the bribe.
*. Banarsi Dass v. State of Haryana (*)
- Accused may be discharged if there is no direct evidence of demand or acceptance of the bribe due to insufficient evidence.
Is there a specific aspect of your case you need more details on?
Can you tell me the judgement to counter the argument of the prosecution that accused is not cooperating with the investigating agency I am from the side of accused
Sure, to counter the argument that the accused is not cooperating with the investigating agency, you can refer to the following judgments from the Supreme Court of India:
*. State of Karnataka v. L. Muniswamy (*)
- The Supreme Court held that if the materials do not disclose a prima facie case, the accused should not be subjected to harassment by a protracted trial.
*. C.B.I. v. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal (*)
- The Court observed that an accused has the right to remain silent and non-cooperation cannot be construed as guilt.
*. Vineet Narain v. Union of India (*)
- The Court emphasized the importance of fair investigation and that the rights of the accused should not be compromised.
Do you need any more specific information or another aspect to be addressed?
I want to deliver a lecture on anticipatory bail with case laws to the laws student can you prepare for me
Sure, here's a concise outline for a lecture on anticipatory bail with relevant case laws:
Introduction to Anticipatory Bail
- Definition: Anticipatory bail is a legal provision under Section * of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) allowing an individual to seek bail in anticipation of an arrest on accusation of having committed a non-bailable offense.
Key Concepts
- Purpose: To prevent harassment and unjust detention.
- Applicability: Non-bailable offenses, when there is apprehension of arrest.
Landmark Judgments
*. Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia v. State of Punjab (*)
- Supreme Court ruled that anticipatory bail cannot be limited by time and should be granted to prevent undue harassment.
*. Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre v. State of Maharashtra (*)
- Emphasized on the importance of personal liberty and the conditions under which anticipatory bail can be granted.
*. Sushila Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi) (*)
- Clarified that anticipatory bail should not be time-bound and can continue till the end of the trial unlessmodified or canceled by the court.
Conditions and Considerations
- Court's Discretion: The court may impose conditions such as surrendering the passport, regular reporting to the police, etc.
- Factors Considered: Nature and gravity of the accusation, possibility of the applicant fleeing, and potential for tampering with evidence.
Procedure to Apply
*. Filing an Application: An application must be filed in the High Court or Court of Sessions.
*. Hearing: The court hears the arguments from both sides.
*. Order: The court may grant or deny anticipatory bail.
Conclusion
- Importance: Anticipatory bail is crucial for protecting individual liberty and preventing abuse of power by law enforcement.
Feel free to ask if you need more specific details or additional case laws!

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