Criminal Law: Fire in shop. 14 persons died. Sanction to prosecute granted after 3 years. Even then trial will be held

A fire broke out in a shop where explosive substances were kept. In fire 14 persons lost lives.

Sanction to prosecute was delayed. Given after three years.

In spite of this delay, the trial orderedto be continued as offence alleged were serious.

Ref: 2012(5) SCALE 4 on page 11 para 14

Haresh Raichura
18/6/2012