Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act: SC delivers split verdict; what the two judges said
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which requires prior approval to probe government officials. Justice Nagarathna deemed it unconstitutional, arguing it protects the corrupt, while Justice Viswanathan upheld its validity, provided Lokpal/Lokayukta grants sanction, to prevent policy paralysis.
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which requires prior approval to probe government officials. Justice Nagarathna deemed it unconstitutional, arguing it protects the corrupt, while Justice Viswanathan upheld its validity, provided Lokpal/Lokayukta grants sanction, to prevent policy paralysis.
