UNION OF INDIA THR. INSPECTOR, CBI vs PURNANDU BISWAS

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondent under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, specifically citing Section 7 for demanding illegal gratification. The Court established that the demand for bribes constitutes a criminal offense, emphasizing that the act of soliciting a bribe, regardless of whether it was paid, is punishable under the statute. The appeal by the Union of India was allowed, affirming the lower court's decision to convict the respondent for corruption-related charges.