DEONANDAN PRASAD SHARMA Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal has been preferred by the appellant against the judgment and order of sentence dated 22.12.2004 passed in R.C. Case No.4(A)/90(D) by Special Judge, C.B.I.-cum-A.D.J.- VIII, Dhanbad whereby the appellant has been convicted under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year on each count and both the sentences have been directed to run concurrently. The appellant has further been sentenced to pay a fine of Rs.1000/- under both counts and in default of payment thereof, further to undergo simple imprisonment for two months.

(2.) Background facts in nutshell are as follows:-

(3.) In course of trial, the prosecution examined 11 witnesses which are as follows:-