ROMESH LAL JAIN vs NAGINDER SINGH RANA .

The Supreme Court addressed the necessity of sanction for prosecuting a public servant under Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code including Sections 409, 167, 218, 419, 420, 465, 468, and 471. The Court held that proper sanction is essential for prosecution, and the absence of such sanction renders the proceedings invalid. The appeal was allowed, emphasizing the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in criminal cases involving public servants.