Raj Bahadur Singh vs State Of Uttarakhand

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence of Raj Bahadur Singh under Sections 7 and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The appellant, a constable in the Excise Department, was found guilty of accepting a bribe from a complainant involved in contraband liquor manufacturing. The High Court's dismissal of the appeal against conviction and sentence was affirmed, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence and adherence to procedural safeguards. The judgment reinforces the stringent application of anti-corruption laws to public servants.