Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988–Secs. 7, 13(1)(d) & 13(2)–Acquittal–Reversed by High Court–Justification–Delay in lodging complaint–Demand was alleged to be made on 9-12-1997 whereas the appellant was absent during the period of 7.12.1997 to 10.12.1997–PW 23 stated that the amount was returned which was taken from appellant for purchase of diesel–His version is not supporting the case of prosecution–Prosecution failed to prove the demand of illegal gratification–Held, High Court wrongly reversed the findings of acquittal.
