High Court of Karnataka Quashes Proceedings Under Environment Protection Act for Noise Pollution Allegations — Lack of Sanction Under Section 15(1) Renders Prosecution Invalid. The Court held that cognizance of an offence under Section 15(1) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 without prior sanction by the Central Government or authorized officer is illegal and proceedings are liable to be quashed.
30 Sep 2022The petitioner, Mahendra Solanki, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) seeking quashing of proceedings...




