STATE OF M.P. vs JIYALAL

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the conviction under Section 7 and Section 13(1)(d)(ii) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, on the grounds of improper sanction. The Court emphasized that under Section 19(3)(a) of the Act, a finding or order by a Special Judge cannot be reversed due to errors in sanction unless it results in a failure of justice. The Court reinstated the conviction and sentence imposed by the Special Judge, finding the sanction order valid and properly executed.