Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 295-A & 153-A–Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 196(1)(a)–Cognizance for the offence–Justification–No permission u/s. 196(1)(a) was obtained by the Investigation Officer before filing chargesheet–Non-compliance of mandatory provision–Held, order of taking cognizance cannot be sustained.


