THE STATE OF BIHAR vs PHULPARI KUMARI

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the Respondent, a Child Development Officer, for demanding illegal gratification under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court found that the Inquiry Officer's conclusion of guilt was supported by sufficient evidence, including a trap laid by the Vigilance Bureau where the Respondent was caught accepting a bribe. The High Court's decision to set aside the dismissal was reversed, affirming the disciplinary action taken against the Respondent.