Smt. Meena W/O Balwant Hemke vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 161 IPC and Sections 5(1)(d) and 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, for accepting a bribe of Rs.20/- in exchange for performing an official act. The Court emphasized that the prosecution successfully established the demand and acceptance of illegal gratification through the testimony of witnesses and the chemical examination of the accused's hands. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment and sentence.