Section 197 CrPC

Custodial torture not part of police duty; lack of State sanction can't shield errant cops: Kerala High Court
Prior sanction a must to prosecute public servant even if act exceeds authority: Supreme Court
Government sanction not needed to prosecute cops who file false cases: Supreme Court
Sanction to prosecute public servant, once denied, can't be granted sans new material: Supreme Court
Police cannot claim exemption saying assault of accused is part of official duty: Kerala High Court
Section 197 CrPC sanction required to prosecute public servant under PMLA: Supreme Court
Face trial: Karnataka High Court to Police Inspector who tore bail order, abused judge
Haryana police officers cannot be prosecuted without State sanction: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Police entitled to use necessary force to arrest, subdue fleeing accused: Kerala High Court
[Section 197 CrPC] Police cannot use their uniform as shield against unlawful conduct: Gauhati High Court
Illegal detention, custodial violence not discharge of 'public duty'; cannot claim protection under Section 197 CrPC: Karnataka High Court
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