State Of Punjab & Anr vs Mohammed Iqbal Bhatti

The Supreme Court held that the State possesses the power to review its earlier decision regarding the grant of sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court clarified that the power to grant or refuse sanction is administrative in nature and does not get exhausted after a single exercise. The Court emphasized that the legality of the sanction order is subject to judicial review and must involve serious application of mind by the sanctioning authority, ensuring all relevant material is considered.