Antiquities & Art Treasures Act, 1972–Secs. 25, 26, 3/25(1) & 14/25(1)–Trial of offence without obtaining the proper prosecution sanction–Case was launched by police–Sanction letter was necessary along with charge sheet–Authorisation letter was also issued with non-application of mind–Held, conviction under the provision of AAT Act is not sustainable.
