Section 197 CrPC Sanction Required at Cognizance Stage | Supreme Court Judgment 2026

At what stage does prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC become mandatory for prosecuting a public servant?

✅ Correct Answer: At the stage of taking cognizance by the Court

In Sri Anumandala Rajesh Reddy v. State of Karnataka & Anr., the Supreme Court clarified that prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC is not required for registration of an FIR or investigation against a public servant.

The requirement of sanction arises when the Court reaches the stage of taking cognizance of the offence, where the alleged act is connected with the discharge of official duties.

The Court also clarified that an order under Section 156(3) CrPC directing FIR registration and investigation is a pre-cognizance step.

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Current Legal Provisions:
Section 197 CrPC → Section 218 BNSS
Section 156(3) CrPC → Section 175(3) BNSS

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