STATE TH. CBI vs PARMESHWARAN SUBRAMANI

The Supreme Court held that prior sanction under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is mandatory for prosecuting a public servant under Section 12 of the Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to uphold the Special Judge's ruling that the absence of such sanction necessitated the discharge of the accused. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the requirement of sanction for prosecution in corruption cases involving public servants.