Supreme Court Seeks Data From Centre On Sanctions Granted/Refused Under S.17A PC Act To Investigate Corruption Cases Since 2018

The Supreme Court has sought data from the Central government on the sanctions granted or refused under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) to investigate corruption cases since 2018. This directive aims to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the amended provision requiring prior sanction for investigating public servants in corruption allegations. The data sought will provide insights into the number of requests for investigation, the reasons for granting or refusing sanctions, and the overall impact on the prosecution of corruption cases involving public officials.