Baliram vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that the demand for illegal gratification constitutes a clear violation of the Act. The Court emphasized that the prosecution successfully established the elements of the offence, including the demand for bribe and the subsequent trap laid by the Anti Corruption Bureau. The sentence of rigorous imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs.1,000/- was also upheld, reinforcing the seriousness of corruption in public service.