1997 INSC 0341
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

State through the CBI

Vs.
B.L. Verma

                                     (Dr.A.S.Anand and S.B.Majmudar JJ.)

17.03.1997
                                                       ORDER

The Text below is only a summarized version of the order pronounced

Allegation made against respondent who was public servant at time of commission of offence. High
Court held that no cognizance of offence can be taken against respondent in absence of sanction by
competent authority. Supreme Court upheld decision of High Court and held petitioner can activate
prosecution against respondent after grant of sanction by competent authority.