Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Sugar Factory Officials in Prohibition Act Case — Minister's Order Lacks Sanction Under Section 59A. Court holds that prior sanction under Section 59A of Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 is mandatory for prosecution of public servants and that a Minister's order without application of mind cannot substitute such sanction.
15 Dec 2017The applicants, Balasaheb Mahadeo Lohar and Rajendra Daulat Dongare, were employees of Gangakhed Sugar & Energy Ltd. They filed a criminal application...




