Munna Lal Nishad vs C.B.I

ik-144187994 Delhi High Court 23 February 2026 • 24 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (4)

Aryan Rakesh Counsel Respondent Atul Guleria Counsel Respondent Javed Counsel Appellant Shamikh Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

C.B.I. Respondent Munna Lal Nishad Appellant

Case Significance

Munna Lal Nishad vs C.B.I is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 23, 2026 (citation: ik-144187994). The appellant, a Junior Telecommunication Officer at Okhla MTNL, appealed his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding Rs 800 as illegal gratification from a complainant for restoration of a disconnected telephone. The Court found the prosecution evidence unsatisfactory and unsafe to sustain a conviction beyond reasonable doubt, noting critical gaps in the CBI trap evidence. The appeal was allowed, the conviction was set aside, and t The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: Aryan Rakesh (counsel for respondent), Atul Guleria (counsel for respondent), Javed (counsel for appellant), Shamikh (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant, a Junior Telecommunication Officer at Okhla MTNL, appealed his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding Rs 800 as illegal gratification from a complainant for restoration of a disconnected telephone. The Court found the prosecution evidence unsatisfactory and unsafe to sustain a conviction beyond reasonable doubt, noting critical gaps in the CBI trap evidence. The appeal was allowed, the conviction was set aside, and the appellant was acquitted.

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