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proof of demand

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Prevention of Corruption Act | Gesture-Based Bribe Demand Insufficient Without Verbal Evidence : Bombay HC
Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court

Prevention of Corruption Act | Gesture-Based Bribe Demand Insufficient Without Verbal Evidence : Bombay HC

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.