State(Anti Corruption Branch)Delhi & ... vs Dr. R.C. Anand & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the sanction granted by the Governing Body of AIIMS to prosecute the respondent was invalid as it did not follow the President's directive against granting sanction. The Court emphasized that the Governing Body was required to provide a reasoned order if it intended to take a contrary view, which was not done. Consequently, the Court quashed the proceedings initiated against the respondent and vacated the order of suspension, citing a lack of review for its continuance, thereby upholding the principles of fair administrative action under Article 14 of the Constitution.