Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Three months. In the Subramaniam Swamy v. Dr. Manmohan Singh case, the Supreme Court set a maximum time limit of three months for the government to decide on granting sanction for the prosecution of public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Information Booster
This decision was significant in curbing delays in corruption cases, where obtaining sanction for prosecution often dragged on for an indefinite period, undermining the fight against corruption.
Additional Knowledge
· Two months Too short a period for such decisions.
· Four months The Court allowed for a possible extension of one month beyond the three-month period if further consultation is necessary.
· Six months Too long, and contrary to the Supreme Court's directives.
