Sanction Order Copied From Draft Provided By Vigilance Bureau, Conviction In Corruption Case Set Aside: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Case Story: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently delivered a significant judgment concerning Kamalpreet Singh Dhariwal, a former District Manager at the Markfed, who was convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court set aside Dhariwal’s conviction, noting a critical flaw in the prosecution process. The central issue was the invalid sanction order that had been issued to initiate the prosecution against Dhariwal, rendering the entire case void.…