Supreme Court Upholds Rajasthan ACB's Power to Probe Central Staff Corruption
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News18•23-01-2026, 13:34
Supreme Court Upholds Rajasthan ACB's Power to Probe Central Staff Corruption
- •The Supreme Court dismissed two Special Leave Petitions, affirming the Rajasthan ACB's authority to investigate corruption cases against central government employees without prior CBI permission.
- •The petitions, filed by central government employees, challenged the ACB's jurisdiction, arguing that only the CBI could investigate them and that charge sheets filed by the ACB were invalid.
- •A bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma heard the case, upholding the Rajasthan High Court's earlier decision.
- •The Supreme Court clarified that Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which requires sanction for investigation, does not apply to cases involving the demand for bribes.
- •This landmark decision strengthens state anti-corruption agencies, ensures accountability of central government officials, and sets a national precedent for corruption investigations.
Why It Matters: Supreme Court confirms Rajasthan ACB can independently investigate and prosecute central government employees for corruption.
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