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As per case facts, the appellant, in conspiracy with a co-accused, fraudulently obtained a loan against a fictitious LIC policy by fabricating documents, forging signatures, and falsely showing policy transfer,
...leading to their conviction. The appellants appealed, arguing the Trial Court erred in law and facts, as findings of guilt were based on conjecture and not supported by evidence. The central legal question arose whether the prosecution successfully proved conspiracy, forgery, and other alleged offenses beyond a reasonable doubt, considering the lack of direct evidence and existing internal verification procedures. Finally, the Court, referencing previous judgments, found that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt. It clarified that strong suspicion is not proof and no reliable evidence linked the appellants to forgery or conspiracy. Therefore, the appeals were allowed, and the appellants were acquitted.
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Applied Acts & Sections
SECTION 13
–The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
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