Harbans Singh Rai, J. - Jai Parkash resident of Malis Patwat Mal Halka Narnaund Was convicted by Special Judge, Hissar, under section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947 and under section 161 of the Indian Penal Code. He has come up in appeal.

2. The prosecution story is that Sat Pal (P.W.9) wanted to purchase land of his brother Rajinder (P.W.6). Sat Pal approached the Appellant at Narnaund on 24th December, 1982 and requested him to supply the copy of the Jamabandi in respect of the land. He also wanted to have copy of the mutations as he was told that these were also required for sale. The appellant demanded Rs. 140/- as bribe for supplying the documents. Sat Pal showed some hesitation. The appellant told him that unless he pays Rs. 140/-, copies will not be supplied to him. Sat Pal, finding no escape, agreed to pay the amount and it was agreed that the amount will be paid to the appellant at his house in Hansi Town on the following day and after receipt of the amount the documents required would also be handed over to Sat Pal at the same time.

3. Sat Pal, not feeling happy over the situation approached his friend Dhan Singh (P.W.) at Hissar and told him the wh