Ved Prakash Maurya vs State Of Delhi
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Case Significance
Ved Prakash Maurya vs State Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 10, 2025 (citation: ik-60296443). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 5,000 for sanctioning water and sewer connections while working as a Junior Engineer at MCD. The court found multiple contradictions in prosecution evidence — regarding the shirt-wash procedure, location of writing, duration at the spot — and noted the connections had already been sanctioned before the alleged demand. The conviction was set aside and The case was heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Counsel appearing: Manoj Pant (counsel for respondent), Nidhi Sharma (counsel for appellant), Saahila Lamba (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 5,000 for sanctioning water and sewer connections while working as a Junior Engineer at MCD. The court found multiple contradictions in prosecution evidence — regarding the shirt-wash procedure, location of writing, duration at the spot — and noted the connections had already been sanctioned before the alleged demand. The conviction was set aside and the appellant was acquitted after facing trial for approximately 20 years.
What was the outcome of Ved Prakash Maurya vs State Of Delhi?
The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 5,000 for sanctioning water and sewer connections while ...
Judgment
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