V.SEJAPPA vs STATE BY POLICE INSP.LOKAYUKTA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision convicting the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification of Rs.5,000 for processing pension papers. The Court found that the prosecution successfully established the demand and acceptance of bribe through credible witness testimonies and corroborative evidence. The appeal against the High Court's order was dismissed, affirming the conviction and sentence of the appellant.