Sadhupati Nageswara Rao vs State Of A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 409 IPC for criminal breach of trust, confirming the findings of the lower courts. The Court noted that the appellant, as a Fair Price Shop dealer, failed to maintain proper records and was found guilty of misappropriating essential commodities meant for distribution under the Food For Work Scheme. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the sentence of six months' imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,000.