# State by Lokayukta Police, Belagavi (DySP), Cr.No.22/2011 vs Belagavi Police Civil Head Constable, Buckle No.750

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Trial-court conviction (IV Additional District and Sessions Judge and Special Judge (PCA), Belagavi; Lokayukta Court). Convicted 3 November 2014. Appeal status: Upheld on appeal.

## Summary

The IV Additional District and Sessions Judge and Special Judge (PCA), Belagavi in Spl.C.No.46/2012 on 3 November 2014 convicted Civil Head Constable (Buckle 750) of Marihal police station for demanding Rs 3,500 as illegal gratification for settling a criminal case filed by one Sanjay against the complainant's son (Rs 3,000 taken first; the Rs 500 balance trapped at Deepa Hotel, Belagavi, Cr.No.22/2011). He was sentenced to 6 months SI (Sec.7) and 1 year SI with Rs 5,000 fine (Sec.13). On 9 August 2024 the Karnataka High Court (Dharwad Bench, Crl.A.No.100217/2014) dismissed his appeal, holding demand by signs coupled with seizure from his person proved demand and acceptance beyond reasonable doubt.

## Report card

By judgment dated 3 November 2014, the IV Additional District and Sessions Judge and Special Judge (PCA), Belagavi convicted the Civil Head Constable, Buckle No.750, Marihal Police Station, Belagavi.

- Register number: KA 22 CW 0010
- Case reference: Criminal Appeal No.100217/2014 (against Spl.C.No.46/2012); reported in the judgment of the Karnataka High Court
- Court and date: The IV Additional District and Sessions Judge and Special Judge (PCA), Belagavi, 3 November 2014
- Officer(s) at the material time: Civil Head Constable, Buckle No.750, Marihal Police Station, Belagavi
- Present service status: Not ascertained from the cited sources.
- Provisions invoked: Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- Finding of the Court (extract): “The Criminal Appeal stands dismissed.”
- Verdict, sentence and quantum: Conviction recorded by the trial court. Sentence: 6 months SI under Sec.7; 1 year SI + Rs 5,000 fine (in default 2 months SI) under Sec.13(1)(d) r/w 13(2)
- Present status of the proceedings: The conviction was affirmed in appeal.
- Source orders: [Judgment / order (primary source)](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/145512185/); [Appellate judgment](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/145512185/); [Permanent link to this record](https://datalibertarian.in/babuwatch/trial-court/t2w2-05-004)

## At a glance

- Category: Bribery & extortion
- Sub-category: bribery pc act
- Location: Belagavi, Karnataka
- Officers: Civil Head Constable, Buckle No.750, Marihal Police Station, Belagavi
- Sentence: 6 months SI under Sec.7; 1 year SI + Rs 5,000 fine (in default 2 months SI) under Sec.13(1)(d) r/w 13(2)
- Verification: V1 · Trial court