NARAYANA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court examined the case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, specifically Section 7, which penalizes public servants for demanding bribes. The Court established that the prosecution must prove the demand for illegal gratification and the acceptance of the bribe, which was corroborated by the testimony of PW-1 and the successful Phenolphthalein test. The Court overturned the acquittal by the Trial Court, holding that the evidence presented was sufficient to convict the accused for corruption, thereby reinforcing the stringent measures against bribery in public service.