STATE OF A.P. vs R. JEEVARATNAM

The Supreme Court reversed the Andhra Pradesh High Court's acquittal of the Respondent, who was charged under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for demanding a bribe of Rs. 1,00,000. The Court held that the High Court erred in concluding that the file was already cleared and that the demand for bribe was improbable. The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction based on the evidence presented, emphasizing the credibility of the prosecution witnesses and the circumstances of the case.