Phula Singh vs State Of H.P

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of the acquittal of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, establishing that circumstantial evidence can suffice for conviction in corruption cases. The Court noted that the appellant's actions, including visiting the complainant's house and the recovery of money, indicated a demand for bribe despite the absence of direct evidence. The Court affirmed the High Court's sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.10,000, emphasizing the need for accountability in public service.