BABJI vs STATE PF ANDHRA PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that for a conviction under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, it must be established that the accused solicited or received gratification as a motive for inducing a public servant to perform an official act. The Court found the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove that the appellant received money to induce a public servant, leading to the conclusion that the conviction could not be sustained. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the appellant was acquitted.