Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XVIII · The Charge
161. Stay of proceedings if prosecution of offence in altered charge requires previous sanction
Feedback & supportIf the offence stated in the new or altered or added charge is one for the prosecution of which previous sanction is necessary the case shall not be proceeded with until the sanction is obtained, unless sanction has been already obtained for a prosecution on the same facts as those on which the new or altered charge is founded.
offence
Defined · s 2
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;