Applicability and modifications of the provisions of certain other Acts

(1) Sanctions under Sections 19(1) and 19(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and under Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) shall be deemed to have been granted once they have been granted by Lokayukta or any such authority under him so authorized by him through regulations. (2) The provisions of sections 105C to 105I of CrPC shall apply to offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 whether or not they are transnational in nature. (3) Section 389(3) of CrPC shall not apply to offences under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. (4) The right to file appeals under section 377 or 378 of CrPC shall be exercised by Lokayukta. (5) Under section 372 of CrPC, the power to file an appeal shall be with the complainant as well. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 397 of CrPC, no court shall ordinarily call for records in cases related to trial of offences in Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 during any trial by a special court : Provided that if the court calls for records, the same shall be returned within a period of one month. (7) Any permission which is required under any law for initiating investigation or initiating prosecution under any Act shall be deemed to have been granted once the Lokayukta has granted permission to initiate investigation or prosecution for any offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. (8) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 a Special Court shall hold the trial of an offence on day-to-day basis, and shall not grant adjournment for any purpose unless such adjournment is, in its opinion, necessary in the interests of justice and for reasons to be recorded in writing.