INSPECTOR PREM CHAND vs GOVT.OF N.C.T OF DELHI

The Supreme Court held that the acquittal of Preet Pal Bansal in the criminal case under the Prevention of Corruption Act was justified due to lack of corroborative evidence regarding the demand for bribe and inconsistencies in witness testimonies. The Court emphasized that the prosecution failed to establish the essential elements of the offense, leading to the conclusion that the appellant's involvement was not substantiated. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and upholding the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.