STATE OF M.P. vs ANAND MOHAN & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the Secretary, Department of Law and Legislative Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh, was the competent authority to grant sanction for prosecution under Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court overturned the High Court's ruling that denied the validity of the sanction granted, affirming that the proper procedure was followed in the sanctioning process. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, reinstating the order for prosecution against the respondents.