MUKHTIAR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mukhtiar Singh under Section 7 and Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 600 for providing a copy of Jamabandi. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision to reduce the sentence from two years to one year for each offence, emphasizing the importance of deterring corruption in public service. The judgment reinforces the legal principle that public servants must not exploit their position for personal gain.