State Of M.P vs Rakesh Mishra

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the order of framing charges against the accused under Sections 13(2) and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court emphasized that the allegations of conspiracy and illegal gratification were sufficient to warrant the framing of charges, as the accused had violated statutory provisions and caused financial loss to the state. Consequently, the Supreme Court reinstated the charges against Rakesh Mishra and Gyanendra Singh Jadon, allowing the State's appeal.