SHORT ANSWER:
The evidentiary standard to establish the guilt of a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is "beyond reasonable doubt."
DETAILS:
- The prosecution must prove that the public servant accepted or obtained any gratification, or has committed any act of corruption.
- Evidence must be credible and reliable to support the charges against the public servant.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Punishment can include imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than four years but may extend to ten years, along with a fine.
SOURCE:
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
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