
Supreme Court acquits public servant in corruption case, cites 'impatience' of CBI in probe
India’s Supreme Court cleared a government employee of corruption charges, criticizing the Central Bureau of Investigation for its hasty handling of the probe. The court noted that legal standards under the Prevention of Corruption Act have shifted, emphasizing that the mere transfer of money does not automatically constitute a crime. The ruling underscores the need for thorough investigations before filing charges.