SYED AHMED vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Syed Ahmed under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, reversing the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court found sufficient evidence of illegal gratification demanded by Ahmed from Nagaraja, which was corroborated by the trap laid by the Lok Ayukta Police. Although the Court disagreed with the sentence imposed by the High Court, it dismissed the appeal, affirming the conviction.