SOM NATH vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that for a valid sanction under Section 5(1)(c) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, it must be established that the sanction was given concerning the facts constituting the offence charged. The Court found that the sanction order explicitly mentioned the provision under which the appellant was charged, thus validating the prosecution. Additionally, the Court ruled that the prosecution's failure to examine all witnesses did not invalidate the conviction, as sufficient evidence was already presented.