1974 (2) TMI 82 - SUPREME COURT

Extract:
......., it operates from nativity, i.e. the impugned actor order was never valid. The French jurists call it L'indevistence or outlawed order (p.127) Brown and Garner, French Administrative Law) and could not found the ground for a prosecution. On this limited ratio the appellant is entitled to an acquittal. We allow his appeal. P.B.R. Appeal allowed