Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 197–Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 447& 426–Criminal Proceedings–Petitioner no. 2 was an elected Sarpanch and was acting in the discharge of the official duties–Held, he is entitled to get the protection u/s. 197 Cr.P.C.–Absence of necessary prosecution sanction–Held, criminal proceedings qua him are deserve to be set aside.
