Suwada Hennedi Sunillal vs Hon. Attorney General – CA/HCC/0076/2021-2024

In the case between the Hon. Attorney General (acting on behalf of the Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption) and Suwada Hennedi Sunillal, the court addressed the issue of whether the appellant, a government labour officer, was proven beyond reasonable doubt to have solicited and accepted bribes in relation to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) matters, pursuant to the Bribery Act. It was held that the evidence adduced, including key witness testimonies and corroborating documentation, was sufficient to sustain the conviction, reaffirming the principle that minor inconsistencies in witness accounts do not necessarily discredit the prosecution’s case if the overall narrative remains credible. Reliance was placed on established precedents regarding the