hello friends,
i have a problem reagarding section 197 crpc which says if we want to prosecute a public servant we need prior consent of concerned state govt. or central govt. in respective cases. the problem here that if a govt. servant of M.P. who has committed offence of corruption 1999 in MP was after the partition of MP was alloted chattisgarh cadre and was framed for corruption charges by MP POLICE as the offence was committed in MP.
i just wanted to know that which govt.'s prior consent is reqired here, is it the consent of chattisgarh where he is posted now-a -days or the consent of MP govt. where he committed offence.
please give me some or any ruling if possibe.
thanking in anticipation.
