State Of Andhra Pradesh vs Kesavapatnam China Swamy

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondent under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, specifically Sections 7 and 13(1)(d), for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.500 for issuing a registration certificate. The Court established that the act of demanding a bribe constitutes a criminal offense under the Act, and the evidence presented was sufficient to prove the respondent's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal against the High Court's order setting aside the conviction was allowed, reinstating the original conviction and sentence.