(1.) The present appeal has assailed the judgment of conviction dated 22.11.2012 and order on sentence dated 03.12.2012 passed by Special Judge, CBI whereby the appellant was convicted for the offence punishable under Sections 7 & 15 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He was sentenced to undergo RI for one year under Section 7 of P.C. Act along with fine of Rs.5,000/- in default whereof to undergo SI for one month. The appellant was also sentenced to undergo RI for one year under Section 15 of P.C. Act along with fine of Rs.5,000/- in default whereof to undergo SI for one month.
(2.) For the sake of felicity, the facts of the case as noted by the trial court are reproduced below:-
(3.) After completion of investigation, a charge sheet was filed against the appellant. On 15.07.2005, the trial court framed the following charge against him: