RAJENDRA KUMAR CHATURVEDI vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 120B and 161 IPC, and Sections 5(1)(d) and 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, for conspiracy and bribery. The Court found that the evidence presented, including the demeanor of the complainant, supported the allegations of extortion and bribery involving a demand for Rs. 100/- for the release of a truck driver. The judgment of the Bombay High Court was affirmed, confirming the appellant's guilt and the appropriateness of the sentence imposed.