Antony Cardoza vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 409 IPC read with Section 120B IPC and Section 13(1)(c) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for theft of timber belonging to the Kerala State Handicapped Persons Welfare Corporation. The Court found sufficient evidence, including letters signed by the appellant, to establish conspiracy and wrongful appropriation of property. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine.