(1.) THIS is an appeal against the order of acquittal passed by the learned Special Judge, in Special Case No. 37/82, wherein, the accused was charged with an offence punishable under section 161 of the I. P. C. and under section 5 (2) read with section 5 (1) (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 (hereinafter referred to as the Act for short ).
(2.) THE prosecution case unfolds thus :---
(3.) DURING the course of trial the learned Special Judge, framed in all 8 issues for his determinations. Issues Nos. 6 and 7 read thus:---