RAJ RAJENDRA SINGH SETH @ R.R.S. SETH vs THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 120B and 161 IPC, and Section 5(2) read with Section 5(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, affirming the findings of the Special Judge, CBI, Ranchi. The Court emphasized that the demand for a bribe of Rs.500 by the doctor constituted a clear case of corruption, and the evidence presented, including the tainted currency notes, was sufficient to establish guilt. The sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine was also upheld, reinforcing the legal principle that corruption in public service undermines public trust and must be dealt with severely.