#Public Servant Protection

The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR against police officers, holding that magistrates must apply judicial mind under BNSS 175(3)-(4) and consider the superior officer's report and the public servant's explanations before directing registration of an FIR arising from official duties. The ruling safeguards public servants from mala fide prosecutions while ensuring accountability.

Madhya Pradesh High Court reinforces that criminal proceedings against public servants for acts performed in official capacity cannot proceed without prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC. The ruling quashes proceedings against railway vigilance officers, emphasizing the statutory protection's strict applicability even in cases involving allegations of harassment or caste-based abuse.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that summoning an additional accused under Section 319 CrPC demands direct incriminating evidence, and public servants cannot be summoned without prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC. The judgment reinforces procedural safeguards against arbitrary prosecution of government officials, impacting criminal trials involving public servants.

Bombay High Court quashes prosecution for corruption where sanction was re-issued on same material, affirming that review without new evidence violates statutory finality under Section 19 of PC Act.