JUDGMENT

D.M. Patnaik, J. - The main question that arises in this revision against the order dated 29.6.1987 passed by the S.D.J.M.; Anandapur, in I.C.C. No. 11 of 1987 is whether sanction as required under section 197, Cr. P.C. is necessary for prosecution of the Officer-in-charge of Ghasipura Police Station.

2. The petitioner before this Court filed a complaint on 13.5.1987 in the Court of S.D.J.M., Anandapur, alleging therein that on 8.5.1987 at about 6 p.m. the opposite party went to the betel shop of the complainant installed at the Ghasipura bus-stand and without any rhyme or reason started abusing the complainant as "SALA, MAGHIA TO GANDIRE CHARBI HOIGALANI" and gave two slaps on the cheek of the complainant and a kick at the buttack and thereafter dragged him to the police station. It is alleged that the complainant suffered from bodily pain and was insulted and humiliated in presence of public. Hence the complaint under sections 294/323, I.P.C.

3. The S.DJ.M. after recording the initial statement of the complainant, conducted an enquiry under section 202, Cr.P.C.. Two witnesses were examined on the side of the complainant on 10.6.1987. The S.DJ.M. thereafter on the same da