Balasubramanian vs State Tr.Insp.Of Police

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, confirming the sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,000. The Court found sufficient evidence, including the acceptance of illegal gratification of Rs.5,000, established through a trap laid by the Anti Corruption Department. The appeal against the Madras High Court's dismissal of the appellant's challenge to the conviction was rejected, affirming the lower court's findings.