(1.) The petitioner is before this Court calling in question proceedings in Special Case No.225 of 2016 registered for offences punishable under Ss. 7, 8, 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
(2.) Heard Sri Shivaprasad Shantanagoudar, learned counsel appearing for petitioner and Sri B B Patil, learned counsel appearing for respondent No.1.
(3.) Facts adumbrated are as follows: