MAHENDRA KUMAR SONKERversusTHE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
Case No.: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 520/2012
Decision Date: 12-08-2024
Disposal: Appeal(s) allowed
Neutral Citation: 2024INSC600

BHUSHAN RAMKRISHNA GAVAI*, K.V. VISWANATHAN, N KOTISWAR SINGH Issue for Consideration Whether the conviction of the appellant under s.353 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) can be sustained without proving assault and use of criminal force. Headnotes† Indian Penal Code – s.353 IPC – Complaint against appellant filed 500/- as illegal gratification – Trap proceedings organised – Appellant charged for offences under ss.7, 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 along with ss.201 and 353 IPC – Special Judge, Sagar convicted appellant for offence u/s.353 IPC and sentenced him 

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