PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesSC Rules No Prior Approval Needed to Probe Cop's Bribe Demand
The Supreme Court ruled that prior approval is not required to investigate an alleged bribe demand by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision to frame charges against constable Tejaram for corruption under Section 7 of the Act. The judgment clarified that the Act does not cover official duties protected by law, dismissing the constable's appeal.
Hindustan Times··Jaipur