Section 25: Sanction for prosecution

Q: What does Section 25 of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (TRBDA) deal with?

Section 25 TRBDA pertains to "Sanction for prosecution". It is part of the The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 25 of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (TRBDA) governs sanction for prosecution. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 25 TRBDA still in force?

Yes, Section 25 of the The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 25 TRBDA?

धारा 25 TRBDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 25 of the The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Section 25 of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (TRBDA) governs sanction for prosecution. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 25 TRBDA?

Dhara 25 TRBDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 25 of the The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 25 of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (TRBDA) governs sanction for prosecution. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 25 of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969?

Cite as: "Section 25, The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (TRBDA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, 1969, § 25 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 25

Sanction for prosecution

No prosecution for an offence punishable under this Act shall be instituted except by an officer authorised by the Chief Registrar by general or special order in this behalf.

Related Sections

§24

Power to compound offences

Short title, extent and commencement

TRBDA

§2

Definitions and interpretation

TRBDA

§3

Registrar General of India , India

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Table of Contents

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 25

Sanction for prosecution

No prosecution for an offence punishable under this Act shall be instituted except by an officer authorised by the Chief Registrar by general or special order in this behalf.