High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Bank Officials in Cheque Dishonour Case — Lack of Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC and Section 116 of the Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act, 1965 Renders Prosecution Invalid. Directors and employees of a co-operative bank are public servants entitled to protection from prosecution without prior sanction.
11 Mar 2014The petitioners, who are the President, Directors, and employees of Sri Krishna Rajendra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mysore, filed a criminal petition und...




