C.M.Sharma vs State Of A.P. Th. I.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming the findings of the Special Judge and the High Court. The Court established that the demand for illegal gratification by a public servant constitutes a clear violation of the anti-corruption laws, and the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the sentences of rigorous imprisonment and fines imposed by the lower courts.