Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Refusal of Sanction to Prosecute Special Judge under Prevention of Corruption Act — Chief Justice's Opinion Binding on Competent Authority. The court held that the opinion of the Chief Justice on the proposal for grant or non-grant of sanction against a subordinate judge is binding on the competent authority, and no reasons are required to be stated in such opinion.
25 Jul 2012The petitioner, Devendra S. Doctor, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the refusal to accord sanction to...




