S.197 CrPC| Sanction Not Needed To Prosecute Police Officers Accused Of Lodging False Cases Or Fabricating Evidence : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that police officers accused of lodging false cases or fabricating evidence do not require sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC to be prosecuted. The case involved an application for sanction to prosecute police officers involved in wrongful actions. The court clarified that such offenses, which are not related to the discharge of their official duties, do not fall under the protective ambit of Section 197. This ruling removes the need for prior sanction from the government for prosecuting police officers involved in criminal activities, reinforcing the principle of accountability and transparency in law enforcement.