AMRIK SINGH vs THE STATE OF PEPSU.

The Supreme Court clarified that not every offence committed by a public servant requires sanction for prosecution under Section 197(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The necessity for sanction depends on whether the act complained of is directly related to the official duties of the public servant. If the act is connected to their duties, sanction is required; if not, it is not necessary. The court held that in the case of criminal misappropriation, the prosecution must establish the connection to official duties to determine the need for sanction.