S.DINESH KUMAR vs STATE TR.INSPECTOR

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, after the High Court found that the acquittal by the Special Judge was perverse and resulted in a miscarriage of justice. The Court noted that the evidence showed the appellant demanded a bribe of Rs. 1,000/- for lifting the seal on machinery, contradicting the appellant's claim that the amount was for tax arrears. The Court affirmed the High Court's sentence of six months' simple imprisonment and fines under Section 7, and one year of imprisonment and fines under Section 13(1)(d).