R. SUNDARARAJAN vs STATE BY DSP, SPE, CBI CHENNAI

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 7 and Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that the accused, a public servant, demanded and accepted illegal gratification for facilitating a permanent telephone connection. The Court emphasized that the act of demanding a bribe constitutes a clear violation of public trust and the integrity expected from public servants. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, reinforcing the legal principle that corruption in public service is a serious offense.