Sharad S/O. Manga Tayade v. The State Of Maharashtra

902 appeal.76.18 Operative.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY,

BENCH AT AURANGABAD.

902 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 76 OF 2018 SHARAD S/O. MANGA TAYADE

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ...

Advocate for Appellant : Mr. Manoharrao A. Tandale. AGP for Respondent / State : Mr. D. J. Patil. ...

CORAM :

SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, J.

DATE :

05th December, 2025.

P.C.:

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For the reasons to be recorded separately, following order is passed:

O R D E R

I.

The Criminal Appeal is allowed.

II.

The judgment and order of conviction and sentence, dated 8th January, 2018, passed by the learned Special Judge (PC Act), Nanded in Special (ACB) Case No.7 of 2015, is set aside. The appellant is acquitted of the offences punishable under Sections 7, 13(1) (d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

III.

The surety is discharged from liability.

IV.

Fine amount, if paid, be refunded to the appellant. [ SANJAY A. DESHMUKH, J. ] nga