Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Criminal Procedure Code, Section 198

Is it compulsory to obtain the permission of appropriate Government/authority under Cr PC , section 198 before filing an FIR against a public servant?? Are there any judgement authorities of Supreme Court on the issue ?? Please , give the SC case nos etc and the brief detail or a the link to get this judgement/order.


Asked on 7/11/07, 3:52 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Criminal Procedure Code, Section 198

No sanction require for filing of FIR against public servant.

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Answered on 7/11/07, 5:30 am
G. M. Gupta gmguptaandassociates

Re: Criminal Procedure Code, Section 198

recently there was a judgement on this section.

it was specifically discussed that the permission is neccessary or not.

permission is not neccessary on some grounds but i can not give judgements here.

For further and detailed advice please contact me personally. Consultation charges will apply.

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Answered on 7/11/07, 2:40 pm


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