THE STATE REP.BY CBI, HYDERABAD vs G.PREM RAJ

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondent under Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, establishing that the demand and acceptance of a bribe by a public servant constitutes a clear violation of the Act. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including the trap laid by the CBI, was sufficient to prove the respondent's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Consequently, the Court reinstated the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court.