(1.) This appeal has been filed challenging the judgment and order of conviction and sentence passed by the learned Special Judge for CBI Cases, Madurai in C.C.No.2/2003 on 05.11.2003 for the offences under Section 7, 13(2) r/w. 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and sentencing her to undergo 6 months rigorous imprisonment for the offence under Section 7 and a fine of Rs.1000/- and in default to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one month and to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year for the offence under Section 13(2) r/w. 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and to pay a fine of Rs.1000/-, in default to undergo one month rigorous imprisonment.
(2.) The following is the factual matrix of the prosecution case:
(3.) Point for consideration: "Whether the charges framed against the accused have been proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt?"