Supreme Court Allows State Police to Probe Corruption Cases Against Central Government Employees

The Supreme Court ruled that state police can investigate and file chargesheets against central government employees for bribery and corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act without prior permission from the CBI. The court clarified that Section 17 of the Act allows investigation by state or central agencies, emphasizing that offences under the Act are cognisable and within state police jurisdiction. This decision upheld a Rajasthan High Court order refusing to quash a corruption case against a central government employee.