(1.) This Criminal Appeal is preferred by the State against the judgement of acquittal of the respondent herein/ accused dated 28.02.2013 in Special Case No.108 of 2011 on the file of the learned Special Judge for Prevention of Corruption Act, Tirchirapalli.
(2.) For the sake of convenience, the parties are referred to as per the rank mentioned in the trial Court. The gist of the charge framed on the accused is as follows: Charge Gist of Charge Section 7 of Public Servant taking gratification other than Prevention of legal remuneration in respect of an official act. Corruption Act, 1988. Section and 13(1) (a) Accused receiving a sum of Rs.250/- as bribe & (d) read with for giving certificate for getting Government 13(2) of Prevention Aid for the death of his father. of Corruption Act, 1988.
(3.) The brief facts, which are leading to this case are as follows: