Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 197–Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 452, 323 & 341–Cognizance for the offence–Sustainability–Petitioner-police Officer approached the Dhani i.e. residence of the complainant and his family in the discharge of official duty–He sought the whereabouts of a history sheeter in order to locate him and on non-cooperation, he used the force due to which certain injuries were inflicted upon the complainant–Even if the act committed was excessive, it was in connection of discharge of duty–Impugned order deserves to be quashed and set aside for lack of prosecution sanction.
