Vishnu Nagnath Deshmukh vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 5(2) read with Section 5(i)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 and Section 161 IPC for accepting illegal gratification of Rs. 10. The Court emphasized that it does not re-evaluate evidence under Article 136 unless necessary for justice, and found no grounds to alter the factual conclusions reached by the lower courts. However, considering the small amount involved and the time already served, the Court modified the sentence to the period already undergone, aligning with the principles established in B.G. Goswami v. Delhi Administration regarding the purpose of punishment.