M.C.Gupta vs C.B.I

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, specifically under Section 5(2) read with Section 5(1)(c), and Sections 120-B and 409 of the IPC. The Court clarified that the FIR lodged on 19/02/1990 was valid despite the repeal of the Act of 1947 by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as the offences were committed prior to the repeal. The Court dismissed the appeals, affirming the sentences imposed by the Special Judge, which included rigorous imprisonment and fines.