A case for reforming the law on sanction for prosecution

The law laid down by the Supreme Court on sanction for prosecution is inherently contradictory, the outcome of each decision at the mercy of the precedent relied upon. Despite reforms to the criminal laws, an archaic provision rooted in a colonial procedure survives, and in disharmony with our constitutional scheme.
A case for reforming the law on sanction for prosecution
Rahul Machaiah

Rahul Machaiah is a lawyer based in Karnataka. He holds an LLM in law and development from Azim Premji University.

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