Previous sanction necessary for prosecution
Section 15 of the Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 deals with previous sanction necessary for prosecution. No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government. The Act came into force on 05 Jul 2017.
No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
Section 15, The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 (Act 30 of 2016).
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Anti-Hijacking Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Anti-Hijacking Act is headed "Previous sanction necessary for prosecution". No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Anti-Hijacking Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Anti Hijacking Act 2016 15, section 15 Anti Hijacking Act 2016, section 15 of the Anti-Hijacking Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 15 of the Anti-Hijacking Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Anti-Hijacking Act, cited as Anti Hijacking Act 2016 15, came into force on 05 Jul 2017, having been enacted on 13 May 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Hijacking442 words
- 2. Definitions440 words
- 9. Offences triable by Designated Court336 words
- 18. Powers of investigating officers to seize or attach property239 words
- 7. Jurisdiction218 words
- 11. Provisions as to extradition200 words
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