As per case facts, Devendra Supda Umbarkar (applicant) sought to quash an FIR and chargesheet for alleged bribe demand related to a work order. The FIR was based on a ... complaint that the applicant, an Executive Engineer, demanded money for a domestic meter replacement contract. Initially, sanction to prosecute was refused by the competent authority. Later, sanction was granted on the same material, without new evidence or stated reasons for reviewing the earlier refusal. The question arose whether the Sanctioning Authority can review its earlier order refusing sanction without fresh material. Finally, the High Court, citing Supreme Court precedents, ruled that a refusal of sanction cannot be reviewed unless new material is presented. A mere change of opinion on existing material is impermissible. Since the subsequent sanction was granted on the same material without justification for review, it was deemed improper and illegal. The FIR and proceedings were quashed.