The Court took into consideration a recorded telephonic call in which the petitioner accepted the advance for the bribe. It also noted that the fact that the petitioner’s hands turned pink when he was caught showed that he was in contact with the bank notes which were smeared with phenolphthalein powder by the ACB.
Noting that the investigation in the case was still under progress, the Bench rejected the bail plea and observed,
“The police are yet to receive some more information regarding voice sample report, FSL report etc. which reveals that there is a prima facie case made out by the prosecution at this stage to show that the petitioner has demanded and accepted the bribe amount.”
Source: Barandbench
