RAM KRIPAL VERMA Vs. STATE OF U.P.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS criminal appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 22.12.2005 whereby convicting the appellant R.K. Verma for the offence punishable under sections 7 and 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and sentencing him to simple imprisonment for one year with fine of Rs. 5000/- with default clause for the offence under section 7 of the Act and simple imprisonment for two years with fine of Rs. 10,000/- with default clause for the offence under section 13(2) of the Act.

(2.) THE back ground facts giving rise to the appeal are these :

(3.) ON appraisal of evidence the Trial Court came to the conclusion that sanction was granted after application of mind. The demand and acceptance of bribe was proved beyond reasonable doubt.