As per the case facts a former Chief Minister was accused of corruption and siphoning public funds from a skill development project He was arrested remanded and sought to quash ... the FIR and remand order arguing non-compliance with the requirement for prior approval for investigation against public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act The High Court dismissed his plea leading to the appeal The question arose whether Section A of the Prevention of Corruption Act which mandates prior approval for investigations related to a public servant's official duties applies retrospectively to offenses committed before its enactment and if its non-compliance justifies quashing the FIR especially when other offenses are alleged Finally the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal concurring with the High Court that Section A does not apply retrospectively to offenses committed before its effective date It also noted that the absence of such approval does not necessarily warrant quashing the FIR particularly when other IPC offenses are involved

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