P.Parasurami Reedy vs State Of A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that the prosecution established the demand and acceptance of a bribe of Rs. 500 by the accused, a Mandal Development Officer. The Court noted that the evidence provided by the complainant, corroborated by the sodium carbonate test results, was sufficient to prove the guilt of the accused. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' findings.