M.R.Purshotham vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant under Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, while acquitting him of charges under Section 7 of the Act. The Court affirmed that the prosecution successfully established the elements of bribery, including the demand for illegal gratification and the acceptance of the bribe, evidenced by the use of phenolphthalein powder. The Court's holding confirmed the High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal, resulting in a one-year simple imprisonment sentence and a fine of Rs.5000.