SC: Govt nod must to prosecute even officials accused of exceeding powers | India News – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: In a significant ruling to protect public servants discharging their duties, Supreme Court held that protection provided to them, which prevents prosecution without govt’s prior sanction, would apply even in cases where officials exceed their official powers. The court stated excessiveness alone cannot strip them of this safeguard.A bench of Justices B V…