State Of Andhra Pradesh vs V. Vasudeva Rao

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the Andhra Pradesh High Court's acquittal of V. Vasudeva Rao under Section 161 IPC and Section 5(2) read with Section 5(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the demand for a bribe by a public servant constitutes a serious offence, and the acquittal was found to be erroneous as the evidence supported the prosecution's case. The Court reversed the High Court's decision, reinstating the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court.