The Economic Times

Demand and acceptance of liquor bottles amount to illegal gratification: Kerala HC refuses to quash FIR against excise inspector

The Kerala High Court refused to quash an FIR against an excise inspector accused of accepting liquor bottles as a bribe for issuing transport permits. The court found that the recovery of liquor bottles established a prima facie case of corruption, dismissing claims of rivalry and procedural objections. The investigation into the alleged illegal gratification will now proceed.