V. RADHAKRISHNA REDDY vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the appellant, as General Manager of the District Industries Centre, demanded and accepted bribes for issuing a certificate necessary for setting up a small scale industry. The sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment under Section 7 was maintained, while the sentence under Section 13(1)(d) was reduced to one year, confirming the legal principle that acceptance of bribes constitutes a violation of the Prevention of Corruption Act.