https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309068 In corruption matters, Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly and not to quash proceedings where the complaint and investigation material disclose a prima facie offence. The complaint, taped conversation, recovery of tainted currency, positive hand-wash and surrounding circumstances were treated as sufficient prima facie material of demand and acceptance of illegal gratification. Statements recorded during investigation and later affidavits could not be used at that stage to conclusively negate the prosecution case. The quashing order was set aside and the prosecution was allowed to continue, leaving the evidence to be tested at trial. en-us Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:24:58 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309068 In corruption matters, Section 482 CrPC should be exercised sparingly and not to quash proceedings where the complaint and investigation material disclose a prima facie offence. The complaint, taped conversation, recovery of tainted currency, positive hand-wash and surrounding circumstances were treated as sufficient prima facie material of demand and acceptance of illegal gratification. Statements recorded during investigation and later affidavits could not be used at that stage to conclusively negate the prosecution case. The quashing order was set aside and the prosecution was allowed to continue, leaving the evidence to be tested at trial. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309068