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SC Split Verdict: Sanction to Prosecute Public Servants

SC SPLIT ON SANCTION TO PROSECUTE PUBLIC SERVANTS Why in the News? Split verdict delivered: The Supreme Court of India delivered a split judgment on the legality of prior sanction for prosecuting public servants. Conflicting opinions: Justice B.V. Nagarathna struck down the provision as unconstitutional, while Justice K.V. Viswanathan upheld it with safeguards. Larger Bench …

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