N.Sunkanna vs State Of A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming the findings of the trial court and the High Court. The Court emphasized that the demand for illegal gratification was established despite the complainant turning hostile, as corroborative evidence from the panch witness supported the prosecution's case. The appellant was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000, with default imprisonment of three months.