Mr. Sopan S/O Maroti Kamble vs State Of Maharashtra
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Case Significance
Mr. Sopan S/O Maroti Kamble vs State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 22, 2025 (citation: ik-36419905). A retired Police Station Officer appealed his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)/13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for accepting a bribe of Rs.500 from a complainant to expedite official action regarding money recovery. The court found the testimony of the complainant corroborated by independent panch witnesses and supported by scientific tests on currency notes and the appellant's hands and shirt, establishing the demand and acceptance of gratification beyond reasonable d The case was heard by Justice Nivedita P. Mehta. Counsel appearing: R.P. Durge (counsel for appellant), S.S. Hulke (counsel for respondent).
Summary
A retired Police Station Officer appealed his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)/13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for accepting a bribe of Rs.500 from a complainant to expedite official action regarding money recovery. The court found the testimony of the complainant corroborated by independent panch witnesses and supported by scientific tests on currency notes and the appellant's hands and shirt, establishing the demand and acceptance of gratification beyond reasonable doubt. The criminal appeal was dismissed and the conviction and concurrent sentences of two years RI were upheld.
What was the outcome of Mr. Sopan S/O Maroti Kamble vs State Of Maharashtra?
A retired Police Station Officer appealed his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)/13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for accepting a bribe of Rs.500 from a complainant to expedite of...
Judgment
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