JUDGMENT :

1. The appellant is aggrieved by the conviction under Section 7 and 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment and to pay fine of Rs.2,000/- under each count vide judgment in C.C.No.23 of 2021 dated 13.04.2007 passed by the Principal Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, City Civil Courts, Hyderabad, present appeal is filed.

2. Briefly, the case of the prosecution is that on 23.05.1999, P.Ws.5 and 6, who are the officials of A.P. Transco visited the house of P.W.1 and inspected the service connection bearing No.1129 and it was found that P.W.1 was extracting energy by-passing the meter by providing a loop wire from the incoming phase of the meter to cut out-going to the terminal. Since it was a case of pilferage of energy, an inspection note was prepared and handed over to the appellant for proceeding further by the competent authority. P.W.1 enquired about the said proceedings and he was asked to meet the appellant. P.W.1 met the appellant on 14.06.1999 and enquired about the case. The appellant allegedly informed that he has to pay an amount of Rs.18,000/- towards fine. P.W.1 pleaded with the appellant and the ap