DEVINDER SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB THROUGH CBI

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 6 of the Punjab Disturbed Areas Act, 1983, which mandates prior sanction from the Central Government for prosecuting police officers. The Court held that such sanction is necessary for legal proceedings against police personnel acting in the line of duty during a disturbed period, thereby reinforcing the protection afforded to law enforcement officials under the Act. The appeals were allowed, emphasizing the need for adherence to statutory requirements before initiating prosecution against police officers.