The Karnataka High Court has ruled that previous sanction from the government under Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) is not a prerequisite for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) or for conducting an investigation into offences punishable under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Bench of
Sanction Under Section 196 CrPC Not Required for Registration of FIR or Investigation of Offence Under Section 295A IPC: Karnataka HC
