public servant corruption – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Central Excise Officers in Bribery Case – Reiterates Necessity of Proving Demand & Acceptance under PC Act

The Supreme Court has dismissed appeals filed by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the acquittal of Central Excise officers accused of demanding and accepting bribe, holding that the prosecution…

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses State’s Application for Cancellation of Bail Granted to a Woman Police Officer Accused in NDPS Case

In a detailed and reportable order dated 14th May 2026, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Jain, dismissed the bail cancellation application…

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Corruption Case, Holds That Testimony of Hostile Witness Cannot Be Discarded in Toto and Creditworthy Portions Establishing Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Must Be Acted Upon

The Supreme Court on 15 April 2026 allowed the appeal filed by the State of Kerala and set aside the acquittal order passed by the High Court in a prosecution…