C SUKUMARAN vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding a bribe of Rs.1500 from the complainant for returning seized articles. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision which had partly allowed the appeal and maintained the conviction, sentencing the appellant to rigorous imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs.10,000. The judgment emphasized the importance of combating corruption and the legal standards for proving such offenses under the Act.