High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Against Police Officer in Human Rights Complaint — Lack of Sanction Under Section 197 Cr.P.C. Bars Prosecution for Acts Done in Official Capacity. The court held that the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 does not dispense with the requirement of sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. for prosecution of public servants for acts done in discharge of official duty.
5 Apr 2016The petitioner, M. Mahesh, a Police Sub-Inspector, filed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of proceedings in PCR No.7/2014 (PHR No...
