A.ABDUL KAFFAR vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 201 IPC, affirming the sentences of 6 months and 2 years rigorous imprisonment respectively. The Court found that the appellant, a Sales-tax Officer, had demanded a bribe of Rs.50,000 for favoring a taxpayer, and the evidence supported the prosecution's case. The Court dismissed the appeal, confirming the lower courts' findings and sentences.