A.B.BHASKARA RAO vs INSPECTOR OF POLICE,CBI VISHAKPATNAM

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)(ii) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, confirming the High Court's dismissal of the appeal. The Court established that the demand and acceptance of Rs.200 as illegal gratification by the appellant, a Head Clerk, constituted a clear violation of the Act. The Court affirmed the sentence of six months rigorous imprisonment and fines imposed by the Special Judge, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement against corruption in public service.