SELVARAJ vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reversing the trial court's acquittal of the appellant under Section 5(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, emphasizing the importance of the complainant's testimony, which was unavailable due to his death. The Court found that the trial court had properly assessed the evidence and identified inherent improbabilities and contradictions that warranted acquittal. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and restored the acquittal of the appellant.