HAZARI LAL vs DELHI ADMINISTRATION

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 5(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 161 IPC, affirming that the evidence presented, despite many witnesses turning hostile, was sufficient to establish the demand for illegal gratification. The Court clarified that statements made to police during investigation cannot be used as substantive evidence, as per Section 162 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' findings and the accused's guilt.