Judgment Adarsh Kumar Goel, J. 1. Heard. 2. It is not disputed that no sanction for prosecution of the petitioner has been granted. The trial court, however, sought to proceed with the case on the ground that cognizance had already been taken. 3. Learned counsel for the State is unable to show as to how cognizance could be taken in view of bar contained in Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. No justification is shown in support of the impugned order. 4. Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the impugned order framing charge against the petitioner under Sections 7/13(2) of the Act, is set aside.