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 trial court's findings that the appellant demanded illegal gratification from a contractor for passing bills. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the elements of the offences beyond reasonable doubt, leading to a sentence of rigorous imprisonment and fines. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' decisions.