Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 166–Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 197–Scope–Before taking the cognizance on the complaint filed against the public servant for the offence u/s. 166 IPC, requirement of prosecution sanction u/s. 197 Cr.P.C. is sine qua non–Without such sanction, prosecution of a public servant concerned is not permissible–Impugned orders are liable to be quashed.
