SANJAYSINH RAMRAO CHAVAN vs DATTATRAY GULABRAO PHALKE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7, 12, and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that the demand for a bribe of Rs. 75,000 for issuing a non-agricultural land certificate constituted a clear act of corruption. The Court established that the elements of bribery were satisfied, including the demand and acceptance of the bribe by the public servant. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment.