High Court of Karnataka Quashes Cognizance Order Against Accused No.3 in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Sanction Under Section 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The court held that sanction for prosecution is a mandatory condition precedent for taking cognizance against a public servant, and its absence renders the proceedings void ab initio.
26 Jun 2023The petitioner, Shri M.R. Seetharam, was arrayed as accused No.3 in Spl.C.C. No.656/2021 pending before the XXIII Additional City Civil and Sessions J...
