Rs 100 bribe case: Chhattisgarh HC acquits former Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC) bill assistant after 39 years
After a 38-year legal ordeal, the Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted a 60-year-old former Bill Assistant, overturning his conviction for allegedly accepting a Rs 100 bribe in 1986. The court cited weak evidence and inconsistencies in witness testimonies regarding the bribe's demand and acceptance. The prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the acquittal.
After a 38-year legal ordeal, the Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted a 60-year-old former Bill Assistant, overturning his conviction for allegedly accepting a Rs 100 bribe in 1986. The court cited weak evidence and inconsistencies in witness testimonies regarding the bribe's demand and acceptance. The prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the acquittal.
