Mukhtiar Singh Since (Decd.) Through ... vs The State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 7 and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming the findings of the Special Judge and the High Court. The Court established that the demand and acceptance of bribe by the original accused, a police officer, constituted a clear violation of the provisions of the Act, emphasizing the importance of integrity in public service. The appeal was dismissed, and the sentences of rigorous imprisonment and fines were maintained.