C. Chandrasekaraiah vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming the High Court's decision to set aside the trial court's acquittal. The Court established that the demand and acceptance of bribe were sufficiently proven through the testimony of the complainant and corroborated by the recovery of marked currency notes. The Court emphasized that the presumption under Section 20 of the Act applies, shifting the burden of proof to the accused, leading to the conclusion that the conviction was justified and the appeal was dismissed.