Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 · Chapter VIII: Offences and Penalties
Section 40: Bar on prosecution of offences under the Act
No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act, except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or any officer authorised by that Government in this behalf.
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