https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=53513 A minister was acquitted after prosecution for allegedly issuing a tariff rebate to industrial units via a notification without proper cabinet consultation, said to contravene the Rules of Business. Charges were framed under the anti-corruption statute and criminal conspiracy provisions following investigation and arrest. The case underwent extensive litigation including appellate findings of prima facie material, a Supreme Court refusal of pre-trial relief, directions to expedite trial, denial of reinvestigation and discharge applications, and a later exemption from personal appearance; the trial court then pronounced acquittal. en-us Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:31:04 +0530 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:31:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=53513 A minister was acquitted after prosecution for allegedly issuing a tariff rebate to industrial units via a notification without proper cabinet consultation, said to contravene the Rules of Business. Charges were framed under the anti-corruption statute and criminal conspiracy provisions following investigation and arrest. The case underwent extensive litigation including appellate findings of prima facie material, a Supreme Court refusal of pre-trial relief, directions to expedite trial, denial of reinvestigation and discharge applications, and a later exemption from personal appearance; the trial court then pronounced acquittal. News - Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:31:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=53513