#Corruption Investigation

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that courts cannot impose omnibus timelines for Section 17A approvals in corruption cases, emphasizing that generalized allegations of delay without specific evidence do not warrant judicial interference in administrative discretion. The ruling underscores the separation of powers and the limits of PIL in dictating procedural frameworks for investigating agencies.

The Jharkhand High Court denied anticipatory bail to a public servant accused of bribing a state official, ruling that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not mandate prior sanction when the alleged corruption pertains to personal, non-official conduct. The denial was further grounded in non-cooperation with the ACB investigation and credible witness testimony under Section 183 BNSS, reinforcing that procedural compliance and evidentiary weight outweigh speculative claims of immunity.