Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988–Sec. 17-A–Applicability of provision–Allegation up to effect that the petitioner detained two persons in a criminal case without showing their arrest and when the complainant contacted him, he demanded the bribe from her in lieu of releasing her husband–Further allegation that the petitioner suggested for giving her ornaments in bribe or hand-over any of property–Alleged offence cannot be termed as a offence relatable to any recommendation made or decision taken by the public servant in discharge of official functions and duties–Declined to quash the FIR.
