Supreme Court of India · 2007-05-10
Soma Chakravarty vs State Through Cbi
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Soma Chakravarty
- Respondent
- State Through Cbi
- Author
- Markandey Katju
- Bench
- Markandey Katju
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 420 IPC, along with Sections 120-B, 429, 468, and 471 IPC, for engaging in a criminal conspiracy that resulted in a financial loss to the Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) through the submission of bogus bills for non-existent advertisements. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the elements of conspiracy and misuse of official position, leading to undue pecuniary advantage. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the integrity of the judicial process in addressing corruption.