BILLA NAGUL SHARIEF vs STATE OF A.P.

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, affirming the trial court's finding that the appellant, a public servant, demanded and accepted a bribe for issuing a composite licence. The Court reiterated that the elements of bribery must be established beyond reasonable doubt, and the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to sustain the conviction. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the sentence of rigorous imprisonment and fine imposed by the lower courts.