Supreme Court Examines Interplay Between Section 17A and Section 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 156(3) CrPC in Context of Prior Approval for Investigation Against Public Servants. The court framed questions of law regarding the necessity of prior approval under Section 17A PC Act even after a Magistrate's order under Section 156(3) CrPC, and the stage at which sanction under Section 19 PC Act is required in private complaints.
21 Apr 2025The Supreme Court was hearing a petition arising from a complaint filed against a former Chief Minister of Karnataka alleging corruption under the Pre...




