DELHI ADMINISTRATION vs S. N. KHOSLA

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 5(1)(b) and Section 5(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, in the context of a respondent who obtained goods on credit without payment. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that obtaining goods on credit does not constitute obtaining them 'without consideration' as per Section 5(1)(b), and clarified that such transactions, while potentially involving cheating, do not fall under 'illegal means' as intended by Section 5(1)(d). The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's acquittal of the respondent.