MUKHTIAR SINGH SINCE (DECD.) THROUGH HIS LRS 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 a public servant, as evidenced by the trap laid by the vigilance team, constitutes a clear violation of the Act. The appellant's challenge was dismissed, and the original sentence of rigorous imprisonment and fines was maintained.