State (Cbi) vs Ranjeet Singh on 1 March, 2006
4. The decision of the Gujarat High Court in State of Gujarat v. Ramasi Devasi Bhil alias Chakala (supra) simply lays down the legal position which emerges out of an interpretation of Sections 306, 307 and 308 to the effect that once pardon is granted under the provisions of Section 306 or 307 by the Court, the pardon cannot be revoked by the court unless the procedure indicated in S. 308 of the Code is followed. As provided under Section 308 of the Code prosecutor appearing in the case should certify that the approver has willfully concealed material facts or has falsely deposed before the Court. Thereafter, as provided under Section 308 of the Code, the matter is required to be referred to the High Court and the High Court may order that the accused be prosecuted for offence of perjury and also for the offence for which he was pardoned. Mr.Manan does not dispute this legal position.