Mehtab Singh Gill, J. - Mani Ram appellant was changed with the offence punishable under Section 161 of the Indian Penal Code and under Section 5(1)(d) read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, on the accusation that on October 10, 1986, by abusing his position as a public servant, he obtained a sum of Rs. 400/- as illegal gratification from one Charan Singh.

2. The appellant pleaded not guilty to the charge and claimed trial. After the conclusion of trial, the appellant was convicted under Sections 5(1)(d) read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and 161 of the Indian Penal Code by Special Judge, Karnal vide his judgment dated November 27, 1987 and sentenced to undergo one year rigorous imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 500/- and in default of payment of fine to undergo three months rigorous imprisonment and six months rigorous imprisonment respectively. Both the substantive sentences were ordered to run concurrently.

3. Feeling dis-satisfied with his conviction and sentence imposed upon him, he has filed this appeal.

4. The occurrence, in this case, relates to the year 1986 and it is alleged that the appellant had accepted Rs.