In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court has upheld the state government’s refusal to grant prosecution sanction against a police officer implicated in a 2001 case involving alleged custodial death. The Court emphasized that the discretion to permit prosecution of public servants lies solely with the designated sanctioning authority and serves as a safeguard
Sanction to Prosecute Public Servants Solely Under Sanctioning Authority’s Discretion to Prevent Frivolous Cases: Kerala High Court
