STATE OF A.P. vs P. SATYANARAYANA MURTHY

The Supreme Court overturned the Andhra Pradesh High Court's acquittal of the respondent under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d)(i) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, emphasizing that the trial court's conviction was based on clear and cogent evidence from witnesses. The High Court's doubts regarding the handling of the bribe money and the absence of certain witnesses were deemed insufficient to undermine the prosecution's case. The Court reinstated the trial court's judgment, affirming the conviction and sentence of two years rigorous imprisonment and fines imposed on the respondent.