IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.52 OF 2008 IN CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. The State of Maharashtra )..Applicant Versus Maruti Aba Mohite )..Respondent ---- Mr.A.S.Shitole APP for the applicant/State. Mr.S.A.Sawant for the respondent. ---- Coram : R.S.Mohite,J Coram : R.S.Mohite,J Coram : R.S.Mohite,J Date : 7.8.2008. PC 1. This is an application filed by the State against the acquittal of the accused under Sections 11, 13(1)(d) read with section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988. On perusal of the impugned judgment and order, It is seen that the acquittal is based on cogent and acceptable reasons. It is held that the sanction is bad because it was not given by the appointing authority. The evidence indicates that the appointing authority was Director of police. Sanction was given by IGP who according to the police officer examined, was not subordinate authority. In so far as trap is concerned, the amount was kept in the bed and no anthracene powder was found on the hands of the accused. In the circumstances, not a fit case to interfere in an : 2 : appeal against acquittal. Hence, leave refused. Consequently appeal papers to be filed. Application stands disposed off. (R.S.Mohite,J) (R.S.Mohite,J) (R.S.Mohite,J)