Supreme Court of India
Mahendra Kumar Sonker v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
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In view of the above, we have no hesitation in setting aside the judgment of the High Court.
Judgment, page 14
From the headnote
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 regarding demand of Rs. 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 to undergo simple imprisonment for
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