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🧑‍⚖️ In this video, we break down the true scope and impact of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

✅ What does Section 17A say?
No police officer can start an inquiry or investigation against a public servant for acts done in discharge of official duty without prior approval from the competent authority.

📌 Key Takeaways:

🔐 Protection against harassment for honest public servants

⚠️ Approval mandatory even before preliminary inquiry begins

📜 Applies to official acts like decisions, recommendations, and policy execution

🏛️ Who is the competent authority?

⚖️ Supreme Court & High Court views on retrospective application & scope

💡 Why it matters:
Section 17A was introduced to prevent honest bureaucrats from being paralysed by fear of false FIRs and politically motivated cases. But does it slow down genuine corruption investigations?

📝 Recent Judicial Trends:

Delhi HC & SC have clarified that prior approval is a legal prerequisite, not a formality

Even inquiries against unknown officials may require sanction when linked to official acts

📚 Essential for:
✔️ Public Servants
✔️ Legal professionals
✔️ Law students
✔️ Investigating agencies


📩 Dr. Jinesh Soni – Criminal Defense Advocate
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