CHAITANYA PRAKASH AUDICHYA vs CBI

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 successfully established the elements of the offense, including the demand for bribe and the subsequent acceptance of the same. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision to maintain the conviction and sentence imposed on the appellant.