Milind S/O Madhukarrao Kale vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Its Anti ...
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Case Significance
Milind S/O Madhukarrao Kale vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Its Anti ... is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 19, 2025 (citation: ik-140479582). The appellant, a Talathi (village revenue officer), was convicted under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding and accepting Rs 2,000 bribe to delete tenants' names from the 7/12 extract. The Nagpur Bench found that the prosecution failed to prove demand and voluntary acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt, and acquitted the appellant, setting aside the conviction. The case was heard by Justice Nivedita P. Mehta. Counsel appearing: Amit Chutke (counsel for respondent), P.R. Agrawal (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant, a Talathi (village revenue officer), was convicted under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding and accepting Rs 2,000 bribe to delete tenants' names from the 7/12 extract. The Nagpur Bench found that the prosecution failed to prove demand and voluntary acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt, and acquitted the appellant, setting aside the conviction.
What was the outcome of Milind S/O Madhukarrao Kale vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Its Anti ...?
The appellant, a Talathi (village revenue officer), was convicted under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding and accepting Rs 2,000 bribe to delete tenants' names ...
Judgment
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