“The shield meant to protect the honest must never be allowed to become a sword in the hands of the corrupt.”~ Hon’ble Patna High Court in Rajendra Prasad v. State of Bihar (2022) In the fight against corruption, few provisions have generated as much debate among investigators, prosecutors, and the judiciary as Section 17A of … Continue reading Prior Approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: Scope, Limits and Practical Pathways