This document contains the full judgment from the High Court of Delhi in the case of Devender Gupta vs. CBI. It addresses the petitioner's plea to drop criminal proceedings based on the alleged invalidity of the sanction order. The judgment discusses the legal precedents and arguments concerning the competent authority for sanction and whether defects in sanction lead to a failure of justice. This is essential reading for legal professionals and individuals involved in similar cases concerning public servant prosecution.