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Supreme Court Backs Section 17A Shield for Official Decisions
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- Centre for Public Interest Litigation Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India)
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Centre for Public Interest Litigation Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India)
Supreme Court Upholds Section 17A Prevention of Corruption Act: Prior Approval Is a Valid Shield for Honest Decision-Making
The Supreme Court, in a landmark Constitution Bench–strength ruling, upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, introduced by the 2018 Amendment, which mandates prior approval before any enquiry, inquiry or investigation against a public servant in respect of recommendations made or decisions taken in discharge of official duties.
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