STATE OF U.P. vs CHAUDHARI RAN BEER SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that the demand for illegal gratification by a public servant constitutes a clear violation of the Act. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the elements of the offense, including the demand for bribes and the subsequent trap laid by the CBI. The appeal was dismissed, and the High Court's decision was affirmed.