High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Public Servant for Lack of Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC — Cognizance and Process Issued Without Sanction Held Illegal. The court held that sanction under Section 197 CrPC is a condition precedent for taking cognizance of offences against a public servant in respect of acts done in discharge of official duties, and proceedings taken without such sanction are liable to be quashed.
15 Jun 2015The petitioner, Krishne Gowda K.R., a retired Forest Range Officer, was accused No.6 in a charge sheet filed by the State of Karnataka before the Civi...




