C.B.I vs Ashok Kumar Aggarwal

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the Special Judge's order regarding the validity of sanction under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court emphasized that challenges to sanction should not be entertained at a pre-charge stage, as it contravenes established legal principles. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the Special Judge's decision and affirming that the issue of sanction should be addressed during the trial, not before framing charges.