STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs FATEHKARAN MEHDU

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the charges framed against Fatehkaran Mehdu under Section 13(1)(d) and Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, along with Section 120B of the IPC. The Court emphasized that the prosecution failed to establish the necessary ingredients of the alleged offenses, particularly the absence of evidence showing a corrupt act or conspiracy. Consequently, the appeals by the State of Rajasthan were dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.