Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India; 2026 INSC 55 - S.17 A Prevention Of Corruption Act - Constitutional Validity - Split Verdict

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 - Section 17A - Constitutional Validity - Split Verdict - Justice KV Viswanathan held: Section 17A is constitutionally valid, subject to the condition that grant or refusal of the approval by the competent authority mentioned therein will depend on the recommendation of the Lokpal/Lokayukta (in case of States) respectively - Justice BV Nagarathna opinion: Section 17A is contrary to the objects of the said Act and unconstitutional and hence ought to be struck down - In view of divergent views, matter placed before CJI.