Criminal Conspiracy under Prevention of Corruption Act – Prosecution must prove meeting of minds by cogent evidence, not mere inference from disconnected circumstances – Presumption under Section 20 requires proof of demand and acceptance – Mere association or presence at crime scene insufficient to establish conspiracy – Burden cannot be shifted to accused without prima facie case. [PLRonline ID#425858]
(2025-1)216 PLR 815 (SN) = PLRonline ID#425858 Punjab and Haryana High Court Before: Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul. PARVINDER JEET SINGH ...