Recently, The Allahabad HC stated that if sanction is found to be invalid, court can discharge accused, relegating parties to a stage where competent authority may grant a fresh sanction for prosecution. The bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh was dealing with the petition challenging the Charge-sheet and summoning order passed by Special Judge (Anti-Corruption),
If Sanction Is Found to Be Invalid, Court Can Discharge Accused, Relegating Parties to a Stage Where Competent Authority May Grant a Fresh Sanction for Prosecution: Allahabad HC
