BHANUPRASAD HARIPRASAD DAVE RAJUJI GAMBHIRJI vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court held that while the first investigation by the police was not conducted in accordance with the law, it was not rendered non-est. The Court clarified that the evidence of partisan witnesses, such as the complainant and police officers, could still be considered, provided there is corroboration. The appeal against the conviction under Section 161 IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act was dismissed, affirming that the prosecution had established the necessary elements of the offence despite the procedural irregularities.