Section 17A Protection for Honest Officers Upheld; Plea Challenging Anti-Corruption Sanction Requirement Rejected: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which mandates prior government approval before initiating any enquiry, inquiry, or investigation against a public servant for decisions taken in the course of official duties. The ruling clarifies the balance between protecting honest administrative decision-making and ensuring that corruption cases are not stifled. Background of the Writ Petition The judgment…
