Girja Prasad (Dead) By Lrs vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Girja Prasad under Section 161 IPC and Section 5(1)(d) read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, affirming the High Court's decision to set aside the acquittal by the lower court. The Court established that the prosecution successfully proved the elements of bribery, including the demand for a bribe and the act of accepting it. The sentence of four months' simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 200 was confirmed, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement against corruption in public service.