STATE OF U.P. vs BHAIYA LAL VERMA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 and Section 161 IPC, affirming the trial court's findings that the accused demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs.150/- from the complainant. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including the marked currency notes and the testimony of the complainant, sufficiently established the guilt of the accused. The concurrent sentences of two years rigorous imprisonment were maintained, reinforcing the legal principle that corruption in public office undermines the integrity of governance.