Ganapathi Sanya Naik vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the conviction of the appellant under Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court held that the prosecution must establish the demand for bribe and the recovery of money, emphasizing the credibility of witness testimonies. The High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal was upheld, affirming the conviction and sentence of six months rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.20,000.