Why SC said Section 17A of anti-corruption law does not protect public servants in bribe cases
The Supreme Court ruled that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not shield public servants from investigation for bribe demands unrelated to their official duties. The court dismissed an appeal from a Rajasthan police constable accused of soliciting ₹1.5 lakh, stating that such demands are purely criminal acts. This ruling clarifies the scope of the anti-corruption law.