In force · As amended up to 2026-08
30. Institution of proceedings and composition of offences.
(1) A person shall not be proceeded
against for any offence under section 25 or section 26 or section 27 or section 28, except with the
previous sanction of the [1]
[Chief Commissioner or Commissioner:]
Provided that no such sanction shall be required where the complainant before the court is a
Commissioner (Appeals).
(2) The [1]
[Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] may, either before or after the institution of
proceedings, compound any offence punishable under section 25 or section 26 or section 27 or section 28.
[Footnotes]
1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1988, s. 72, for "Commissioner" (w.e.f. 1-4-1988).
Source: India Code