Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
Chapter VIII: .
PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE. | Section 48: (1) No prosecution under this Act, except a prosecution under section 43, clause (b), shall be instituted except by or with the previous sanction of the inspector
48. (1) No prosecution under this Act, except a prosecution under section 43, clause (b), shall be instituted except by or with the previous sanction of the inspector.
(2) No Court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or of a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence against this Act or any rule or order thereunder, other than an offence against section 43, clause (b).
Limitation of prosecutions.
Source: India Code