<h1>Sanction requirement sought to bar prosecution; stay petition challenges PMLA proceedings linked to alleged visa issuance irregularities.</h1> A petition seeks a stay on criminal proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act arising from an FIR about alleged visa issuance irregularities; the petitioner contends prosecution is impermissible without requisite sanction from competent authorities. The Enforcement Directorate registered the money laundering case by taking cognisance of the FIR, and the court reserved judgment on the sanction challenge affecting continuation of PMLA proceedings.