K. Subba Reddy vs State Of Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that the demand and acceptance of a bribe by a public servant constitutes an offence under the Act. The Court found that the prosecution had established the elements of the offence, including the payment of Rs. 3,000/- as a bribe to the appellant, who was a Home Guard. The conviction and sentence of rigorous imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs. 1,000/- were confirmed, with the Court emphasizing the need for strict enforcement against corruption.