The offence referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption…
The second proviso to s.17 of the PC Act, as amended in 2018, bars investigation of an offence under s.13(1)(b) (intentional illicit enrichment; formerly s.13(1)(e),…
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The offence referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 shall not be investigated without the order of
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The second proviso to s.17 of the PC Act, as amended in 2018, bars investigation of an offence under s.13(1)(b) (intentional illicit enrichment; formerly s.13(1)(e), disproportionate assets) without the order of a "Police Officer not below the rank of a Superintendent of Police" or an officer of equivalent rank.