M R Ajayan vs The State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court quashed the High Court's order that had taken cognizance in Crime No.215/1994, holding that the proceedings were initiated without proper compliance with Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that for certain offenses, including those involving false evidence, prior sanction is necessary before cognizance can be taken. The judgment underscored the importance of adhering to procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings, leading to the dismissal of the appeals against the High Court's decision.