N.K. SHARMA vs ABHIMANYU

The Supreme Court addressed whether a Class I Officer of the Haryana State Government, acting as Managing Director of a Co-operative Society, is entitled to protection under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that the Appellant, while on deputation, does not qualify for such protection as the actions in question were not performed in the discharge of official duties. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling that the absence of sanction under Section 197 Cr.PC rendered the proceedings valid.