GURJANT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Gurjant Singh under Sections 7 and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification of Rs.50,000 from the complainant, Harpal Singh. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the essential ingredients of the offense, including the demand for bribe and the subsequent recovery of tainted currency notes. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the criminal appeal was rejected, affirming the lower court's decision.