State Of Bihar & Ors vs Rajmangal Ram

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether High Courts can interfere with criminal prosecutions based on defects in the sanction to prosecute public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court emphasized that the requirement for sanction serves as a safeguard against frivolous prosecutions and must be scrutinized to ensure that the actions of public servants are connected to their official duties. The Court ultimately held that the High Court's interference in the criminal proceedings was unwarranted, thereby reinstating the validity of the prosecution sanction granted by the appropriate authority.