State Of Mp vs Rakesh Gandhi

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's judgment of acquittal in a bribery case, emphasizing that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused demanded illegal gratification, as he lacked authority to issue a No Objection Certificate. The Court noted that the currency notes were not found in the accused's possession but in a drawer accessible to others, and the sole independent witness did not support the prosecution's case. Consequently, the appeal by the State of M.P. was dismissed, affirming the High Court's findings.