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Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Dr. Manmohan Singh and Another

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Reported as [2012] 3 S.C.R. 52
Bench G.S. Singhvi and Asok Kumar Ganguly JJ.
Decided 31 January 2012

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What the Court ordered

In view of the aforesaid judgment of the Constitution Bench, it must be held that the appellant has the right to file a complaint for prosecution of respondent No.2 in respect of the offences allegedly committed by him under the 1988 Act.

Judgment, page 41

From the headnote

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 - s. 19: c Sanction for prosecution - Prosecution of public servant for commission of offence under the 1988 Act - Filing of complaint by private citizen - Permissibility of - Taking appropriate decision within the time specified in· *Vineet Narain v. Union of India; guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training and eve - Requirement of - On facts, illegal grant of licence in 2G Mobile Service at the behest of Minister - Representation dated 29. 11. 2008 to the Prime Minister for according sanction for prosecution of the Minister for offences

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