![[MUDA Case] "Governor's Approval Under Section 17A of PCA & Doesn't Constitute Sanction Under Section 218 of BNSS": Karnataka HC Upholds Probe Against CM Siddaramaiah](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MUDA-land-scam-case_-Siddaramaiah-challenges-in-Karnataka-High-Court-Governor-Thaawar-Chand-Gehlot-sanction-for-probe-India-Today.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 24th September, under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, a corruption investigation against former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was approved by the Governor, upheld by the High Court. However, the court denied prosecution approval under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, emphasizing safeguards for public officials.
