C.B.I. versus ASHOK KUMAR AGGARWAL

C.B.I. versus ASHOK KUMAR AGGARWAL

The validity of sanction under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act must be examined during trial, not at pre-charge stage, and application of mind by sanctioning authority on all relevant material is mandatory; suppression of material facts by appellant justified neutralizing interim protection.

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Parties
Appellant: Central Bureau of Investigation; Respondent: Ashok Kumar Aggarwal
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
22 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Order Remanding to Trial Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sanction for Prosecution, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 19, Disproportionate Assets, Failure of Justice, Prejudice
Criminal Law Sanction for Prosecution Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 19 Disproportionate Assets Failure of Justice Prejudice

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Parties

Central Bureau of Investigation

Appellant

Ashok Kumar Aggarwal

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Order Remanding to Trial Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Validity of sanction for prosecution under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  2. 2 Appropriate stage for examination of sanction validity
  3. 3 Failure of justice due to lack of material considered by sanctioning authority

Ratio Decidendi

The validity of sanction under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act must be examined during trial, not at pre-charge stage, and application of mind by sanctioning authority on all relevant material is mandatory; suppression of material facts by appellant justified neutralizing interim protection.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Trial court to proceed with the matter from the stage when the stay operated and conclude at the earliest.
  • Benefit of interim protection granted to appellant neutralized.