SHIV NANDAN DIXIT vs STATE OF UP

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Sections 120B IPC, 161 IPC, and Sections 5(1)(d) and 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, affirming the findings of the lower courts regarding the demand and acceptance of a bribe for the return of a document. The Court reiterated that the elements of conspiracy and bribery were sufficiently established through the evidence presented, including the trap laid by the CBI. The sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment imposed by the High Court was confirmed, along with the fine.