No prosecution for any offence punishable under this Act shall be instituted, except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or of any officer authorised in this behalf by general or special order of the Central Government.
Section 8: Previous sanction for prosecution.
The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005Central Act · Act 50 of 2005
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| Act | The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section | 8 |
| Marginal note | Previous sanction for prosecution. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 1 |
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