In Brief
The appellant, a treasury dealing assistant, was convicted for wrongfully withdrawing funds and misappropriating Rs. 6 lakh through forged bills without authorization. Both the trial court and High Court found him guilty under the IPC (forgery, cheating) and Prevention of Corruption Act. The Supreme Court confirmed the conviction, finding sufficient evidence of embezzlement and unauthorized processing of bills. However, recognizing the appellant's advanced age (75 years), poor health, and that he had already served 20 months of a 36-month sentence, the Court modified the punishment to time served and released him from custody.
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