Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988–Secs. 7 & 13(1)(d) r/w. 13(2)–Conviction–Sustainability–Complainant himself has been declared hostile and stated that accused-appellant on being offered the bribe at the time of trap, touched the money but refused to accept–Police officer admitted that he did not investigate the prior incidents and demands made by the accused–Admitted case of prosecution that the amount of trap was lying on the floor–There was no pending action in the office of the accused–The prosecution has failed to show that the appellant with dishonest intention, committed any act and obtained any valuable thing or pecuniary advantage–He is entitled to be acquitted.
