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Centre for Public Interest Litigation vs Union of India — Challenge to Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on 13 January 2026 regarding the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which mandates prior approval for investigating public servants. Following this, the Court clarified on 20 October 2026 that the statutory protection under Section 17A does not apply to cases where a public servant is accused of demanding a bribe, noting that such protections are intended for official decision-making.
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