S.Dinesh Kumar vs State Tr.Inspector & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, finding that the High Court correctly overturned the Special Judge's acquittal. The Court noted that the evidence indicated the appellant demanded a bribe of Rs. 1,000/- for lifting the seal on the complainant's machinery, and the acquittal was deemed a miscarriage of justice. The appellant was sentenced to six months of simple imprisonment and fines under Section 7, and one year of imprisonment and additional fines under Section 13(1)(d).