S. 197 CrPC | Once Denied, Sanction to Prosecute Public Servant Cannot Be Granted Again On Same Material : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that once sanction to prosecute a public servant under Section 197 of the CrPC is denied, it cannot be granted again based on the same material. In this case, the Court considered whether repeated requests for sanction could be made without new evidence or circumstances. The ruling reinforced the principle of finality in legal decisions regarding prosecutorial sanctions and emphasized that judicial processes must maintain consistency and respect for previous rulings, ensuring that the legal framework is not abused for repetitive requests.