The Supreme court refused to render mercy in a corruption case.
The Supreme Court in State of Rajasthan Vs Dr. Rajkumar Agarwal &
Another, observed that rampant corruption is seen in every walk of our
life. People, particularly those holding high office, are frequently seen
accepting illegal gratification. In such serious cases mercy at this stage may
send wrong signals. The Supreme Court refused to accede to the request of the
respondent No.1 to take a kindly view of the matter because he is on the verge
of retirement and that he had suffered the agony of investigation since 2007.
The complaint was that the respondent No.1 demanded Rs.5000/- as
bribe for the operation and for better treatment of the complainant’s aunt. The
complainant gave a sum of Rs.2,500/- at the time of operation. The complainant
stated that his aunt was still in hospital and the respondent No.1 was demanded
the remaining sum of Rs.2,500/-. In this matter the conversation was recorded,
the money was recovered and hand wash of the respondent No.1 was taken which
turned pink. After following the necessary formalities, FIR came to be
registered.
Prepared
by: S. Hemanth
Advocate
at Hemanth
& Associates
