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Crime
Senior Rajasthan Police Officer Acquitted in Rs 2 Crore Bribery Case
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:37 PM
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A senior police officer in Rajasthan has been cleared of a Rs 2 crore bribery charge, with the court closing the case.
The Rajasthan court has formally closed the bribery case involving a senior police officer, granting him full legal relief. The judgment clears the officer of allegations that he accepted bribes totaling Rs 2 crore.
The investigation, launched after a complaint alleged that the officer misused his position to solicit and receive illicit payments, culminated in a trial that lasted several months. Prosecutors could not produce conclusive evidence linking the officer directly to the alleged transactions, leading the bench to dismiss the charges.
Legal experts note that the verdict underscores the importance of robust evidence in corruption prosecutions. The officer, who has served in the Rajasthan police hierarchy for over two decades, is expected to resume his duties without any pending disciplinary action.
The investigation, launched after a complaint alleged that the officer misused his position to solicit and receive illicit payments, culminated in a trial that lasted several months. Prosecutors could not produce conclusive evidence linking the officer directly to the alleged transactions, leading the bench to dismiss the charges.
Legal experts note that the verdict underscores the importance of robust evidence in corruption prosecutions. The officer, who has served in the Rajasthan police hierarchy for over two decades, is expected to resume his duties without any pending disciplinary action.