NARENDRA CHAMPAKLAL TRIVEDI vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Section 7 and Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, confirming the sentences of six months and one year rigorous imprisonment respectively, along with fines. The Court established that the demand for bribes by public servants constitutes a clear violation of the Act, emphasizing the need for stringent enforcement against corruption. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings and sentences.