Supreme Court judgments on Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

52 judgments, latest first, from 2018 to 2026. Listed when the Supreme Court Reports file the judgment's headnote under this Act, as printed at the start of the headnote. Judgments that only mention it in passing are not listed.

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Section 7 21 Section 13 33 Section 19 6

Central Bureau of Investigation vs Baljeet Singh

SC · 10 March 2026

[2026] 3 S.C.R. 415 : 2026 INSC 221

Bereft of proof of the conspiracy theory and finding absence of the demand of bribe, the conviction of both the accused (A1 and A2) was overturned by the High Court.

The Joint Director (Rayalaseema), Anti-Corruption Bureau, A.P. & Anr. Etc. vs Dayam Peda Ranga Rao Etc.

SC · 8 January 2026

[2026] 1 S.C.R. 740 : 2026 INSC 37

A set of cases where, the FIRs registered, for offences punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 have been quashed, which left the investigation(s) being nipped in the bud in some cases, while, in the othe…

K. Pounammal vs State Represented by Inspector of Police

SC · 21 August 2025

[2025] 8 S.C.R. 1371 : 2025 INSC 1014

Issue arose as regards the reduction of sentence awarded to the inspector convicted and sentenced u/ss.7 and 13(2) rw s.13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding and accepting a bribe from a factor…

Mini vs CBI / SPE Cochin

SC · 13 August 2025

[2025] 8 S.C.R. 799 : 2025 INSC 980

This appeal is by widow of the deceased convict against the judgment and order of the High Court whereby conviction of her husband, u/ss.7, 13(1)(d) r/w s.13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, has been upheld.

A. Karunanithi vs The State Represented by Inspector of Police

SC · 12 August 2025

[2025] 9 S.C.R. 130 : 2025 INSC 967

Issue arose as regards the correctness of the order passed by the High Court upholding conviction and sentence of the appellants u/ss.13 and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demand and acceptance of illega…

M Sambasiva Rao vs The State of Andhra Pradesh

SC · 17 July 2025

[2025] 7 S.C.R. 1183 : 2025 INSC 868

Whether the High Court erred in convicting the appellant-accused no.1 u/s.120B, IPC and ss.7, 13(2) r/w s.13(1)(d), Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 by reversing the finding of acquittal of the Trial Court.

G. Mohandas vs State of Kerala & Ors.

SC · 15 July 2025

[2025] 7 S.C.R. 541 : 2025 INSC 854

Matter pertains to the correctness of the order passed by the High Court refusing to quash FIR against the appellants-officials of the Municipal Corporation and the builder u/s.13(1)(d) r/w s.13(2) of the Prevention of C…

State by Deputy Superintendent of Police vs B.T. Ramesh & Anr.

SC · 14 July 2025

[2025] 8 S.C.R. 202 : 2025 INSC 840

Issue arose whether the High Court was justified in quashing the criminal proceedings, on the grounds of the chargesheet having been filed more than four years after the date of the alleged incident and lack of sanction;…

State of Lokayuktha Police, Davanagere1 vs C B Nagaraj

SC · 19 May 2025

[2025] 5 S.C.R. 1037 : 2025 INSC 736

Issue arose as regards the correctness of the order passed by the High Court setting aside the order of conviction of the respondent u/ss.7, 13(1)(d), 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for the demand of ill…

P. Shanthi Pugazhenthi vs State Represented by the Inspector of Police SPE/CBI/ACB/Chennai

SC · 13 May 2025

[2025] 6 S.C.R. 372 : 2025 INSC 674

Whether the appellant was rightly convicted for abetment of offence u/s.13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Paritala Sudhakar vs State of Telangana

SC · 9 May 2025

[2025] 6 S.C.R. 180 : 2025 INSC 655

The appellant was convicted for the offence punishable u/s.7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and also for the offence punishable u/s.13(1)(d) r/w. s.13(2) of the Act by the trial Court. The High Court affirmed…

P. Nallammal vs State By The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Police, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

SC · 7 May 2025

[2025] 5 S.C.R. 1854 : 2025 INSC 643

Matter pertains to appeal challenging the conviction and sentence of the appellant u/s.109 IPC r/w ss.13(1)(e) and 13(2) of PC Act; appeal challenging the attachment Order as modified by the High Court; and the appeal ch…

Aman Bhatia vs State (GNCT of Delhi)

SC · 2 May 2025

[2025] 6 S.C.R. 64 : 2025 INSC 618

Issue arose whether the High Court was right in holding that a licensed stamp vendor falls within the ambit of a public servant for the purposes of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; and whether the conviction of the ap…

Dashrath vs The State of Maharashtra

SC · 24 April 2025

[2025] 4 S.C.R. 2536 : 2025 INSC 654

The conviction of the appellant as well as the sentence imposed on him u/ss.7 and 13(1)(d) r/w. s.13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is questioned.

State of Karnataka vs Sri Channakeshava.H.D. & Anr.

SC · 8 April 2025

[2025] 4 S.C.R. 608 : 2025 INSC 471

Whether the High Court erred in quashing the FIR against the respondent no.1-public servant under Section 13(1)(b) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in a case of Disproportionate Assets, o…

State Rep. By The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption Chennai City-I Department vs G. Easwaran

SC · 26 March 2025

[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1174 : 2025 INSC 397

The High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against the respondent u/s.13(2) r/w. s.13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possessing assets disproportionate to known sources of income while exercisin…

Devinder Kumar Bansal vs The State of Punjab

SC · 3 March 2025

[2025] 3 S.C.R. 1531 : 2025 INSC 320

Issue arose whether the High Court justified in denying anticipatory bail to the petitioner in connection with FIR registered against the petitioner for the offence punishable u/s.7 of the 1988 Act and s.61(2) of the BNS…

Surinder Dogra vs State Through Director CBI

SC · 21 February 2025

[2025] 2 S.C.R. 696 : 2025 INSC 258

Whether the concurrent conviction of the appellant under Sections 420, 468 and 471, Ranbir Penal Code, 1989 and Section 5(1)(d) read with Section 5 (2), Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was justified.

Central Bureau of Investigation vs Jagat Ram

SC · 3 December 2024

[2024] 12 S.C.R. 533 : 2024 INSC 952

Respondent was convicted u/ss.7, 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2), Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 by the Trial Court. High Court acquitted the respondent holding that the findings of the Trial Court were based on evidence however,…

The State of Karnataka vs Chandrasha

SC · 26 November 2024

[2024] 11 S.C.R. 1472 : 2024 INSC 928

Issue as regards the correctness of the order passed by the High Court setting aside the conviction of the respondent-government servant u/ss.7 and 13(1)(d) r/w s.13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for deman…

K. Bharthi Devi and Anr. vs State of Telangana and Anr.

SC · 3 October 2024

[2024] 10 S.C.R. 650 : 2024 INSC 750

Despite the dispute involved having predominantly overtures of a civil dispute and the matter having been compromised between the parties, whether the High Court was justified in dismissing the quashing petition filed by…

Arvind Kejriwal vs Central Bureau of Investigation

SC · 13 September 2024

[2024] 9 S.C.R. 683 : 2024 INSC 687

The instant appeals are directed against the judgments and orders dated 05.08.2024 passed by the High Court, dismissing the appellant’s challenge to his arrest being illegal as well as his application for the grant of re…

M/s Karnataka Emta Coal Mines Limited and Another vs Central Bureau of Investigation

SC · 23 August 2024

[2024] 8 S.C.R. 1146 : 2024 INSC 623

The present appeals challenge the Order on Charge dated 24.12.2021 and Order framing Charges dated 03.03.2022 passed by the Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) Central Bureau of Investigation registered u/s.120-…

Mir Mustafa Ali Hasmi vs The State of A.P.

SC · 10 July 2024

[2024] 7 S.C.R. 640 : 2024 INSC 503

The question arose whether the prosecution was able to prove beyond all manner of doubt the fact that the appellant demanded and accepted bribe from the complainant; and whether the courts below were justified in convict…

The State of Punjab vs Partap Singh Verka

SC · 8 July 2024

[2024] 7 S.C.R. 62 : 2024 INSC 483

Correctness of the order passed by the High Court setting aside the order of the trial court which had summoned respondent u/s 319 CrPC to face the trial for the offences u/s. 7/13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act,…

Puneet Sabharwal vs CBI

SC · 19 March 2024

[2024] 3 S.C.R. 679 : 2024 INSC 221

The charges were framed against the appellants. While the charge against the appellant-P was u/s. 109 IPC r/w. s.13(1) (e) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the charge against appellant-R was u/s. 13(1…

Nara Chandrababu Naidu vs The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.

SC · 16 January 2024

[2024] 1 S.C.R. 549 : 2024 INSC 41

Interpretation of s.17A, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 incorporated by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 26 of 2018 and its applicability to the facts of the present case.

Case Details P. Sarangapani (Dead) Thr. Lr Paka Saroja vs State of Andhra Pradesh

SC · 21 September 2023

[2023] 12 S.C.R. 433 : 2023 INSC 844

Whether the High Court was justified in confirming the conviction of appellant-accused no.1 u/s. 7 and s.13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Central Bureau of Investigation vs Santosh Karnani & Anr.

SC · 17 April 2023

[2023] 3 S.C.R. 476 : 2023 INSC 380

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 – ss. 7, 13(1), 13(2) – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – s. 41A, 438 – Constitution of India – Art. 21 – Tax Department initiated search and seizure action against the complainant’s c…

Soundarajan vs State Rep. by the Inspector of Police Vigilance Anticorruption Dindigul

SC · 17 April 2023

[2023] 4 S.C.R. 133 : 2023 INSC 377

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 : ss. 7, 13(1)(d), r/w 13(2) – Illegal gratification – Appellant-Sub-Registrar demanded gratification of Rs.500/- from the complainant-PW 2, for handing over the registered sale deed –…

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