Mahendra Kumar Sonker vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 353 IPC, which pertains to assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty. The Court found that the appellant, a Patwari, had demanded illegal gratification from the complainant, thereby obstructing the lawful discharge of his duties. The appeal against the High Court's confirmation of the conviction and sentence of six months imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,000 was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.