State Of A.P vs M. Radha Krishna Murhty

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondent under Section 7 and Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that the demand and acceptance of bribe by a public servant constitutes a clear violation of the Act. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the elements of the offence, including the act of demanding a bribe and the subsequent acceptance of part payment. The acquittal by the High Court was set aside, and the original conviction and sentence were restored, reinforcing the legal principle that public servants must not engage in corrupt practices.