Supreme Court clarifies necessity of sanction for prosecuting public servants in cases of document fabrication: Shadakshari vs. State of Karnataka (2024) INSC 42 (17 January 2024)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Sanction for Prosecution of Public Servants in Document Fabrication Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prior sanction is required to prosecute a public servant accused of creating fake documents while misusing their official position. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: Shadakshari vs. State of Karnataka. Judgment Date: 17 January 2024 Introduction Date of the […]

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