Can a Trade Union Approach the Magistrate Court for Criminal Offenses Without Registrar's Sanction?

The office bearers of the trade union have committed the amendment of the union tenure 3 years without the consent of the general body or informing the GB. The signature has been misused by all the members of the trade union. So, if we have to file a complaint for forgery in the magistrate court, do we need the sanction of registration under section 33 of the Trade Union Act, or can we directly approach the magistrate court?

In the scenario described, if there is evidence of forgery and misuse of signatures within the trade union, it is crucial to take appropriate legal action. According to the Trade Union Act, Section 33 mandates that for certain offenses, including forgery, the registrar's sanction is required before proceeding to the magistrate court. Therefore, it is advisable to first seek the registrar's sanction as per the legal requirements before approaching the magistrate court. This step ensures compliance with the law and strengthens the case against the alleged criminal offenses. It is essential to follow the legal procedures meticulously to address such serious matters effectively.

Sanction, as mandated by Section 33, is required for prosecution of offences as provided under Section 32. However, the posted are insufficient to arrive at the definite conclusion. The querist could have made a complete disclosure of the material facts.