The Kerala High Court today witnessed an episode of the rarest kind when sitting judge Justice KT Sankaran disclosed in open court that he was offered Rs. 25 lakhs as bribe by the accused in a gold smuggling case..When the plea by the accused came up for hearing today, Justice Sankaran disclosed in open court about the attempt made by one of the accused, PA Noushad to influence him..He then recused from the case..The case relates to smuggling of gold to the tune of Rs. 400 crore by the accused. The accused in the case includes an Emigration Officer. A vigilance inquiry has been order into the incident..Image taken from here.
The Kerala High Court today witnessed an episode of the rarest kind when sitting judge Justice KT Sankaran disclosed in open court that he was offered Rs. 25 lakhs as bribe by the accused in a gold smuggling case..When the plea by the accused came up for hearing today, Justice Sankaran disclosed in open court about the attempt made by one of the accused, PA Noushad to influence him..He then recused from the case..The case relates to smuggling of gold to the tune of Rs. 400 crore by the accused. The accused in the case includes an Emigration Officer. A vigilance inquiry has been order into the incident..Image taken from here.