K.L Bakolia vs State Th. Director,C.B.I

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 7 and Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, confirming the findings of the lower courts. The Court established that the demand and acceptance of a bribe for contract renewal constituted a clear violation of the anti-corruption statutes. The evidence, including the recovery of tainted money and witness testimonies, was deemed sufficient to sustain the conviction, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.