Supreme Court of India · 2003-11-06
L. Chandraiah vs State Of A.P. And Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 252
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- L. Chandraiah
- Respondent
- State Of A.P. And Anr
- Bench
- B.P. Singh, Ar. Lakshmanan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of L. Chandraiah and Y.V. Kamesham under Sections 409, 467, and 471 IPC, as well as under Section 5(1)(c) and (d) read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing that the appellants engaged in fraudulent withdrawals from recurring deposit accounts, thereby misappropriating funds. The sentences of rigorous and simple imprisonment imposed by the trial court were maintained, confirming the legal principles regarding corruption and misappropriation of funds.