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Rs 2 bribe leads to SC ruling - Stamp vendors are public servants

IndiaTimes Saturday, 3 May 2025
After a 22-year legal battle, the Supreme Court has declared stamp vendors as public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This landmark decision stemmed from a 2003 case where a vendor charged Rs 2 extra for a stamp paper.
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