Supreme Court of India · 2014-12-18
Sudershan Kumar vs State Of H.P
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2015 SC (CRIMINAL) 611
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sudershan Kumar
- Respondent
- State Of H.P
- Author
- A.K. Sikri
- Bench
- A.K. Sikri, J. Chelameswar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Sections 120-B, 409, 218 of the IPC and Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the importance of accountability in public service and the need to deter corruption, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that public servants must be held to a higher standard of conduct. The sentences imposed by the High Court were confirmed, with the appellants remaining on bail pending appeal.