Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act: SC delivers split verdict; what the two judges said | India News

Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act: SC delivers split verdict; what the two judges said | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pronounced a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act that barred the agencies from probing corruption charges against government officials without the Centre’s permission.A bench of Justices KV Vishwanathan and BVNagarathna differed on the decision with the former judge observing that…

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Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81; funeral today in Pune | Pune News

Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81; funeral today in Pune | Pune News

Former Union minister and ex-IOA chief Suresh Kalmadi passes away in Pune PUNE: Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. According to his office, Kalmadi’s mortal remains will be kept at Kalmadi…

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