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Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act
January 18 , 2026
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- The Supreme Court of India delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- Section 17A was introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018.
- It requires prior approval of the competent authority before conducting any enquiry or investigation against a public servant for decisions taken in the discharge of official duties.
- The provision was challenged by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL).
- The Supreme Court Bench expressed divergent judicial views on the validity of Section 17A.
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