MEENA W/O. BALWANT HEMKE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 161 IPC and Section 5(1)(d) read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.20/- for performing an official act. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the necessary elements of the offence, including the demand for gratification and the subsequent acceptance of the bribe, supported by the testimony of witnesses and the pre-trap procedure. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.