VIJAYENDRA KUMAR vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court set aside the judgment of the Patna High Court affirming the appellant's conviction under Section 409 IPC and Section 477A IPC, as well as Sections 5(1)(c) and 5(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1957. The Court found that the High Court failed to adequately discuss the evidence on record, which is essential for a proper appellate review. The matter was remitted to the High Court for a fresh hearing by a different judge, emphasizing the need for detailed scrutiny of the evidence presented.