B.JAYARAJ vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)(i)(ii) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.250/- as a Mandal Revenue Officer. The Court confirmed the findings of the lower courts, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence including the positive sodium carbonate test on the accused's hands and the recovery of tainted currency notes. The sentence of rigorous imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs.1000/- was also affirmed.