PC Act | 'Validity Of Sanction Must Be Decided In Trial' : Supreme Court Criticises HC Order Quashing Case Under S.482 CrPC

The Supreme Court has ruled that the validity of sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) must be determined during the trial. The court criticized a High Court order that quashed a case under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This ruling clarifies that challenges to sanction should be addressed in the trial court. The decision strengthens the prosecution of corruption cases by ensuring that sanction issues are properly adjudicated. This judgment reinforces the importance of due process in corruption trials.