Surain Singh vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification of Rs.300 for entering a mutation based on a sale deed. The Court emphasized that the prosecution successfully established the elements of the offence, including the demand for bribe and the subsequent acceptance, supported by the testimony of the complainant and shadow witness. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the sentence of two years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,000.