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High Court Quashes Order Declining Approval Under Prevention of Corruption Act Due to Non-Application of Mind. The Court held that an order under Section 17A must reflect independent consideration and cannot be based solely on exoneration in a departmental enquiry, directing fresh reconsideration.

The dispute arose from a writ petition filed by a lawyer and social activist challenging an order dated 26-05-2025 passed by the Under Secretary, Depa...

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Gujarat High Court Acquits Accused in Corruption Case Due to Unreliable Trap Witness and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) read with 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 set aside as sole interested witness's testimony insufficient without independent corroboration.

The appellant, Zaverilal Ramjibhai Gala, was a Chief Engineer with Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) and was convicted by the Special Judge (ACB), Kutch...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Lokayukta Proceedings Initiated Without Jurisdiction in Writ Petition Under Articles 226 and 227. Upa-Lokayukta lacked authority to act on private complaint without government reference under Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984.

The petitioner, Sri M.V. Srinivasa Gowda, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karna...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes FIR Against Government Officer in Corruption Case — Lack of Sanction Under Section 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Private Complaint Filed Without Prior Sanction for Prosecution of Public Servant is Not Maintainable.

The petitioner, Dr. Ashok V., a District Officer in the Backward Classes Welfare Department, challenged an order dated 07.12.2021 passed by the Princi...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Disciplinary Proceedings Against Medical Officer for Non-Production of Enquiry Officer Appointment Order. Failure to Produce Appointment Order of Enquiry Officer Violates Principles of Natural Justice and Karnataka Civil Services Rules.

The petitioner, Dr. Banappa N., a Medical Officer in the Karnataka Health Department, faced disciplinary proceedings initiated by the State of Karnata...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence and Uncorroborated Trap Proceedings. Demand and Acceptance of Bribe Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

The appellant, M.C. Manjunatha, was convicted by the Principal Sessions Judge and Special Judge, Mysore, in Special Case No. 69/2004 for offences puni...