New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials say that while they have had no problems in getting sanction for investigation, in high profile cases, of government employees as required under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, the change in law effected in 2018 has taken away the element of surprise, and perhaps helped wrongdoers. The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of 17A. It will now be referred to a larger bench. "In high profile political cases or large frauds involving government servants, getting prior approval has not been a problem," said a CBI officer, offering the example of Section 17A approvals received by CBI for cases against former Del...