Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 197–Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988–Sec. 13(1)(d) & 13(2)–Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 120-B–Allegation itself revealing that the alleged offence was committed during the discharge of official duty–Held, prior sanction u/s. 197 was required–Impugned order of taking cognizance deserves to be quashed and set aside.
