JNU sedition case: File seeking prosecution sanction not put up before minister, says Delhi govt

• Sunday | 20th January, 2019

The Delhi government Saturday said that no file seeking prosecution sanction in the JNU sedition case has been put up before any of its ministers. AdvertisingAnother official, however, explained that in certain cases, such as the JNU case where Section 124A has been invoked, the L-G’s word will be final. “The verdict had gone in the L-G’s favour, except in terms of power over granting prosecution sanction. AdvertisingThe government’s response deepened the mystery over the issue, as Delhi Police sources maintained they moved the relevant file to the government on January 14. It said the Home Minister will be the final authority in such a case,” the source claimed.