#corruption law

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Madhya Pradesh Special Police Establishment, despite being notified under Section 24(4) of the RTI Act, cannot claim exemption because its function is investigating corruption-not intelligence or security. This clarifies that transparency obligations apply to any public body engaged in anti-corruption probes, reinforcing accountability in state investigative agencies.

Bombay High Court rules that mere gestures or non-verbal cues cannot constitute a valid bribe demand under the Prevention of Corruption Act unless accompanied by explicit verbal communication or corroborative evidence. The ruling underscores the need for clear proof of demand in corruption prosecutions, impacting public servants and anti-graft enforcement.

Kerala High Court holds that certified copies of public documents under Section 74 Evidence Act are admissible as secondary evidence even without production of originals.

Bombay High Court quashes prosecution for corruption where sanction was re-issued on same material, affirming that review without new evidence violates statutory finality under Section 19 of PC Act.

Bombay High Court holds that recovery of tainted money alone cannot sustain conviction under Prevention of Corruption Act without proof of initial demand by public servant.

Bombay High Court holds that prosecution under Prevention of Corruption Act must prove nexus between demand for bribe and pending official work; absence of such link defeats conviction.