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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CHITTARANJAN DASH
Himansu Barik – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background on the petitioner's complaint process. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments on the necessity of sanction under section 197 crpc. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's analysis of section 197 crpc and relevant case law. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. clarification of the application of section 197 in relation to public servants. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. conclusion on the necessity of sanction for prosecution. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT :
CHITTARANJAN DASH, J.
1. Heard learned counsel for the Parties.
2. By this application, the Petitioner seeks to quash the order dated 09.05.2024, passed by the learned S.D.J.M., Boudh in dismissing the complaint, and the subsequent order dated 22.03.2025, passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Boudh in C.R.P. No.1 of 2024.
3. The Petitioner is actively involved in promoting social justice and routinely brings instances of illegality to the notice of the competent authorities. In one such instance, he became aware that certain children were engaged in hazardous child labour and accordingly reported the matter to the District Labour Officer (DLO), Boudh. The DLO acknowledged the information, appreciated the Petitioner’s efforts, and assured that lega
Protection of public servants under Section 197 requires a reasonable connection between alleged acts and official duties, with prosecution permissible only upon obtaining requisite sanction.
Sanction under Section 197 of the Cr.P.C. is mandatory for prosecuting public servants for actions taken while performing official duties, preventing misuse of legal proceedings.
The necessity of prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. is affirmed for public servants when their alleged offences are connected to the discharge of their official duties.
Supervisory police officer entitled to Section 197 CrPC protection for alleged illegal detention and torture during inquest if reasonable nexus to official duties exists, requiring prior sanction bef....
A public servant, when reacting angrily and abusively in a personal capacity, cannot claim protection under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for actions that do not constitute the discha....
Prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. is mandatory to prosecute public servants for actions within their official duties, protecting them from vexatious allegations.
Acts of a public servant must have a reasonable connection to official duties to qualify for protection under Section 197 of the Cr.P.C.
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