IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.2455/2009 The State of Maharashtra Applicants Vs. Laxman mahadev Pawar and Ors. Respondent Mr.Y.S.Shinde,APP for State Smt.M.N.Karandikar,for Res.1 & 2 CORAM: MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR,J. DATE : 14th SEPTEMBER,2009 P.C. . Heard. 2] The learned A.P.P. Submits that this Criminal Application is filed for seeking leave to appeal against the order passed by the Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) ,Thane dated 20/1/2009 . In the present case accused no. 2 has accepted money for accused no.1.Though the acceptance was proved by the prosecution the main ground of release is that accused no.2 had no knowledge about the demand if there was by accused no.1 and accused no.1 has not accepted any money. The crucial witness Baban Bhoir who was the maternal uncle of the complainant and through whom the money was demanded and has paid the money is not examined by the prosecution. There is no merit to grant leave. Order of acquittal of the Special Judge,Thane is to be maintained. Leave rejected. (MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR,J.)