State Of Andhra Pradesh vs T. Venkateswara Rao

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondent under Section 5(1)(d) read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 and Section 161 IPC for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 400 in exchange for issuing a work order. The Court found that the prosecution had established the elements of the offence, including the illegal gratification and the respondent's admission of receipt of the money. The High Court's decision to set aside the conviction was reversed, affirming the trial court's judgment.