Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 323, 341, 379 & 504–Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 482–Quashment of criminal proceedings on the grounds of lack of prosecution sanction and contradictions in statements of witnesses–Justification–It cannot be contended that the offence was committed while discharging the official duty–Further, High Court had no jurisdiction to appreciate the statements of witness at the time of dealing the application u/s. 482–Impugned order quashed and complaint restored.


