Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 467, 468, 469 & 471–Cognizance for the offence–Justification–Sale of the land through the power of attorney–Appellant is the purchaser of land– PoA was authorized to execute any type of deed, to receive the consideration in this behalf and to get the registration done thereof–As per Clause 11, he was the authority to sell movable or immovable property including land, livestock, trees, etc.–As per Clause 15, he was authorized to present for registration the sale deed or other documents signed by the land owners/principles and admit the execution thereof before the District Registrar–Clause 15 is an additional provision retaining the authority for sale–Clause 3 & Clause 11 would prevail over the Clause 15 and it cannot reconcile the earlier Clauses–Matter relates to a dispute among the co-sharers and the civil suit filed by the land-owners against the appellant has been dismissed–Order of taking cognizance against the appellant is liable to be quashed.


