State Of U.P. And Ors vs Chaudhari Ran Beer Singh And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming that the demand for illegal gratification by a public servant constitutes a clear violation of the Act. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the elements of the offense, including the demand for bribes and the subsequent trap laid by the CBI. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and the sentence imposed on the appellant.