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Crime
Former Tonk Patwari Sentenced to One Year for Bribery After 13-Year Trial
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:37 PM
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The Rajasthan ACJ Court sentenced former sub‑registrar Laddulal Dhakad to one year in prison and a ₹25,000 fine for accepting bribes, concluding a case that began 13 years ago.
The ACJ Court in Rajasthan delivered its verdict in a bribery case that dates back nearly 13 years. The accused, Laddulal Dhakad, who served as a halka patwari (sub‑registrar) in Tonk, was found guilty of taking illicit payments while in office.
The court imposed a one‑year imprisonment term along with a monetary penalty of ₹25,000. The judgment reflects the judiciary's effort to address corruption cases even after prolonged legal proceedings.
Legal observers noted that the decision underscores the state's commitment to curbing graft in local administration, sending a clear message to public officials about the consequences of corrupt practices.
The court imposed a one‑year imprisonment term along with a monetary penalty of ₹25,000. The judgment reflects the judiciary's effort to address corruption cases even after prolonged legal proceedings.
Legal observers noted that the decision underscores the state's commitment to curbing graft in local administration, sending a clear message to public officials about the consequences of corrupt practices.