NARINDER SINGH vs STATE OF H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for attempting to bribe a public servant with Rs.10,000 to influence supply orders. The Court emphasized that the act of offering a bribe constitutes a clear violation of the law, reinforcing the principle that corruption in public service undermines governance. The High Court's decision to convict the appellant was affirmed, and the sentence of six months imprisonment was upheld.