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 constituted a clear violation of the Act. The Court noted that the evidence, including the recovery of the tainted money and the positive Sodium Carbonate test, substantiated the charges against the accused. The judgment of the Andhra Pradesh High Court directing acquittal was set aside, and the original conviction was restored, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in public service.