
Section 197(1) CrPC available only to public servants whose appointing authority is Central or State Government; Deputation does not dissolve public servant status: SC reiterates
In the matter at hand, the accused was an Executive Engineer, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, and caused wrongful loss in excess of Rs. 13.66 crore to the Government exchequer by changing the terms and conditions of the Detailed Notice Inviting Tender.