Subbusingh vs State By Public Prosecutor

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 7 and Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which pertains to the offense of demanding and accepting a bribe. The Court found that the evidence presented established the appellant's involvement in corrupt practices, specifically demanding Rs.500 from the complainant. The judgment of the Madras High Court setting aside the acquittal by the trial court was affirmed, with the appellant sentenced to six months' imprisonment and a fine for the first offense and one year of rigorous imprisonment for the second offense.