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Mansukhlal Vithaldas Chauhan v. State of Gujarat

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Reported as [1997] SUPP. 3 S.C.R. 705
Bench M.K. Mukherjee J.
Decided 3 September 1997

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Prevention of Corporation Act, 1947-Ss. 5(2 ), 6-Sanct!on for prosecu­ tio!Hndependent application of mind by sanctioning authority based on material and evidence collected during investigation necessary-The section while prohibiting Courts from taking cognizance gives discretion to the con­ cerned Govt./authority for sanctioning prosecution-Mandamus directing the concerned authority to grant sanction takes away the discretion of the authority and robs the appellant of a right to a fair trial-Order void ab initio-However, matter not remitted for reconsideration due to lapse of time-Scheme of

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