A fine of Rs.
500/ was also imposed on him.
He was companyvicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for two years under both the companynts which were to run companycurrently.
The High Court found that the witnesses who were associated in the companyduct of the raid for recovery of tainted money from the appellant companyld number be termed as independent who companyld be associated with such raids.
The fine was maintained.
In appeal the substantive sentence of imprisonment on both the companynts was reduced to one year R.I. which were to run companycurrently.
M. Sahai, J. The appellant was Head Master of a Government High School.
The Special Judge after companysidering the evidence led on behalf of prosecution held the appellant to be guilty for offence under Section 5 2 of Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 161 of the Indian Penal Code.
He was tried for accepting an illegal gratification from a teacher of the same school for showing favour in signing a bill relating to the arrears of his salary.
