Supreme Court Justice Calls to Reject Illicit Wealth, Strikes Down Section 17A of Anti-Corruption Law

Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna declared Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act unconstitutional, criticizing it for shielding certain public servants from investigation without prior approval. She described corruption as a 'cancerous growth' fueled by greed and envy, urging youth to reject wealth acquired beyond known income sources by their parents. Nagarathna emphasized ethical restraint and service to the nation as means to combat corruption, while the case awaits a larger bench's final decision.