TIKAM LAL SHARMA Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is directed against the judgment dated 5 -11 -81 by which, the Special Judge, A.C.D. Cases Kota convicted the appellant Under Section 5(l)(c) read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and sentenced him to two years' RI and a fine of Rs. 15,000 in default of payment of fine, to undergo one year's RI.

(2.) IN the year 1971 a written report was submitted to the Chief Minister, Rajasthan State, Vigilance Commissioner, Director of Public grievances, I.C. Corrupt and the Addl. S.P. (Corruption) and Income Tax Commissioner by one Badri Lal. On this report some enquiries were made by the Anti -Corruption Department and after completing that enquiry the Police registered the case against the appellant on 13 -9 -73 and ultimately submitted the challan in the year 1978.

(3.) THE learned Special Judge framed charge against the appellant: Under Section 5(1)(e) read with Section 5(2) of P.C Act. The appellant did not plead guilty and claimed trial. He has denied to have the property worth Rs. 27,846/ -as disproportionate estate. The learned trial Judge did not agree with the contention of the appellant and after concluding the trial found that the case has been established against him and he was found guilty of the charges levelled against him and has been sentenced as mentioned above