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C.H.Mohan Kumar and CW3-H.R.Guruprasad- the employees of the Commissioner of Public Instructions were secured to act as witness for the Trap. The bait money of Rs.5000/- marked as MO26 was smeared with phenolphthalein powder. Before that, number of currency notes were recorded in a white sheet and obtained the signatures of the witnesses, as per Ex.P2. CW3- H.R.Guruprasad, after verifying and counting the tainted currency notes has placed it in the right side pant pocket of the complainant. Both hand fingers of CW3- Guruprasad were made to dip in the sodium carbonate solution. The said solution becomes pink colour. The complainant was instructed to approach the accused, speak with him about the work and pay the amount only on demand. He was further instructed to give signal by wiping his hairs, if the accused accepted the money. Button camera and voice recorder were given to the complainant with an instruction to switch it on while approaching the accused and to record the scene and conversation. CW2-C.H.Mohan Kumar (shadow witness) was instructed to follow the complainant and to overhear the conversation & to observe what transpires between the complainant and the accused. The Voice recorder produced along with the complaint was played in the presence of the witnesses. The contents of the Voice recorder were converted to CD and transcript into writing. Step by step all the events were video-graphed. Contents of the video-graph were converted to CD. Entrustment Mahazar was prepared as per Ex.P3.

16. PW2 further deposed that immediately thereafter, Lokayuktha Inspector entered the office and apprehended the accused. Tainted currency notes were recovered from the accused. His both hand fingers were made to dip in the sodium carbonate solution. The said solution turned to pink colour. The pant of the accused was also seized. Thereafter the accused was brought to the Lokayuktha Police station, wherein button camera and digital voice recorder were played in front of the witnesses. The contents of the button camera and digital voice recorder were converted to CD and transcript into writing. Trap Mahazar was prepared as per Ex.P8.

19. PW3 further deposed that on 30.12.2010, he went to Lokayuktha Police station. CW3 and complainant were present. Once again Pre-Trap Mahazar was prepared as per Ex.P5. Thereafter, they left for Ramagondanahalli Village Panchayat in an office vehicle, where the accused was working. The vehicle was parked near the Ramagondanahalli bus-stop. Complainant and he got down from the vehicle. Complainant contacted the accused over phone and got confirmed himself about the presence of the accused in the office. The complainant went inside the office of the accused. He followed the complainant. The accused demanded bribe of Rs.5000/- from the complainant. Complainant gave the tainted currency notes to the accused. The accused received the said currency notes and kept inside of his right side pant pocket. The accused told the complainant that he will attend the work within two weeks. Complainant came out the office and gave pre-instructed signal. Immediately, the Lokayuktha Inspector and his staff along with CW3, rushed to the spot. Complainant pointed out the accused. Lokayuktha Inspector has disclosed his identity and informed the purpose of visit. Both hand fingers of the accused were made to dip in the sodium carbonate solution. The right hand wash becomes pink colour. Left hand wash has not turned to any colour. The tainted currency notes were recovered from the accused. Thereafter, the pant of the accused was seized by making an alternate arrangement. The right side pant pocket portion was washed in the sodium carbonate solution, which turned to pink colour. Thereafter, some of the records were seized from the office of the accused. Since, the office of the accused was not convenient to prepare the Trap Mahazar, the accused was brought to the Lokayuktha Police station. The button camera and the voice recorder given to the complainant at the time of the Trap were played. Contents of it were converted to CD and transcript into writing. Accused gave his explanation in writing as per Ex.P7. Trap Mahazar was prepared as per Ex.P8.

List of documents marked on behalf of prosecution:

Ex.P.1               Sanction Order
Ex.P.1(a)            Signature of PW1
Ex.P.2               Currency details sheet
Ex.P.2 (a) & (b)     Signatures of PW3
Ex.P.2 (c) & (d)     Signatures of PW4
Ex.P.2(e) & (f)      Signatures of PW7
Ex.P.3               Pre-Trap Mahazar dated: 29.12.2010
Ex.P.3(a) to (d)     Signatures of PW3
Ex.P.3(e) to (h)     Signatures of PW4
Ex.P.3(i)            Signature of PW7
Ex.P.4               Mahazar
Ex.P.4(a) & (b)      Signatures of PW3
Ex.P.4(c)            Signature of PW7
Ex.P.5               Pre-Trap Mahazar dated 30.12.2010
Ex.P.5(a) & (b)      Signatures of PW3
Ex.P.5(c) & (d)      Signatures of PW4
Ex.P.5(e)            Signature of PW7
Ex.P.6               Transcription of CD
Ex.P.6(a) & (b)      Signatures of PW3
Ex.P.6(c) & (d)      Signatures of PW4
Ex.P.6(e) & (f)      Signatures of PW7
Ex.P.7               Written explanation of accused
Ex.P.7(a) & (b)      Signatures of PW3
Ex.P.8               Trap Mahazar
Ex.P.8(a) to (k)     Signatures of PW3
Ex.P.8(l)            Signature of PW2
Ex.P.8(m)       to   Signatures of PW4
(w)
Ex.P.8(x)            Signature of PW7




Ex.P.9           Relevant portion of statement of
                 PW5
Ex.P.10          Xerox copy of receipt No.3825989
                 dated 29.12.2010
Ex.P.11          Khirdi book
Ex.P.11(a)       Relevant entry
Ex.P.12          Seizure Mahazar
Ex.P.12(a)       Signature of PW6
Ex.P.12(b)       Signature of PW7
Ex.P.13          Complaint
Ex.P.14          Acknowledgment
Ex.P.15          FIR in Cr.No.68/2010
Ex.P.15(a) & (b) Signatures of PW7
Ex.P.16          CD- transcription
Ex.P.16(a) & (b) Signatures of PW7
Ex.P.17          Certified copies of sheets of the file
                 pertaining to PW2
Ex.P.18          Rough sketch
Ex.P.19          Seizure Mahazar
Ex.P.19(a)       Signature of PW7
Ex.P.20          Transcript of voice recorder of
                 accused
Ex.P.20(a)       Signature of PW7
Ex.P.21          Certified copy of the check list
                 register
Ex.P.22          Mahazar
Ex.P.22(a)       Signature of PW7
Ex.P.23          Service particulars of accused
Ex.P.24          Chemical Examiner's report
Ex.P.25 to 28    Khata extracts
Ex.P.29          Telephone call details
Ex.P.30          Telephone call particulars of
                 accused
Ex.P.31          Sketch
Ex.P.32          Letter of accused
Ex.P.33          Envelope




Ex.P.34        Explanation of the accused
Ex.P.35        Khata certificate
Ex.P.36        Requisition dated 3.2.2011