( 1 ) THIS is an appeal against the judgment dated 24-6-1993 passed by special Judge, CBI Cases, Jaipur whereby the accused appellant was convicted and sentenced as under :- under Section 161. IPC :- Six months rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 100/- in default of payment of fine to further undergo 15 days rigorous imprisonment. Under Section 5 (lkd) read with Section 5 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 :- One year rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 500/-, in default of payment of fine to further undergo two months rigorous imprisonment.

( 2 ) BRIEFLY stated the facts of the case are that the appellant was Sub-Divisional Officer, Telegraph Department, Sikar and was conducting an enquiry against Sh. Tara chand Deothia, Office Assistant, Telegraphs of DET, Sikar who was facing a departmental enquiry under Section 16 of ccs (Conduct) Rules for flouting the orders of his superiors. It is alleged that the appellant on 14/15-2-1985 demanded a bribe of Rs. 200/ - from Sh. Tara Chand Deothia to decide the department enquiry in his favour. During the conversation demand was reduced to Rs. 150/- from Rs. 200/ -. On 19-2-1985 once again the appellant pressed for pa