Mir Mustafa Ali Hasmi vs The State Of A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant (AO1) under Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, affirming the High Court's decision which overturned the conviction of co-accused AO2. The Court established that the demand for bribe and the subsequent actions of the appellant constituted a clear violation of anti-corruption laws. The appellant was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of one year and a fine of Rs. 1,000, with both sentences running concurrently.