Supreme Court of India · 2015-09-17
Kiran Chander Asri vs State Of Haryana
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2015 SUPREME COURT 3775
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kiran Chander Asri
- Respondent
- State Of Haryana
- Author
- Abhay Manohar Sapre
- Bench
- Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. Chelameswar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming the High Court's decision which dismissed the appellant's appeal against the Special Judge's order. The Court found that the appellant had demanded a bribe of Rs.2000 for conducting an auction, which constituted corruption as defined under the Act. The sentences of two years rigorous imprisonment and fines were confirmed, with the Court emphasizing the need for strict enforcement against corruption in public service.