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, for demanding bribes from fair price shop dealers. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the elements of the offence through the recovery of tainted currency notes and positive chemical tests. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1000.