The Supreme Court today held the provision in the law requiring govt's approval to probe senior bureaucrats on corruption charges as invalid and unconstitutional.

The apex court said that there cannot be any discrimination when it comes to prosecuting a criminal act. The apex court stroke down Section 6A of the Delhi Police Act that makes government's permission mandatory.The court said the status of bureaucrats is of no relevance in the offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

BJP has welcomed the Supreme Court decison. Party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said it is a landmark decision to eliminate corruption.