The Kerala High Court ruled that public prosecutors must independently evaluate cases before seeking withdrawal under Section 321 of the CrPC, rather than merely following government directives. Justice K. Babu emphasized the importance of assessing evidence to ensure public interest is served. The court dismissed a petition challenging a trial court’s decision to continue prosecution.
The Supreme Court today has deferred the hearing on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s defamation case for 6 weeks to allow time for a settlement. Kejriwal expressed willingness to apologize but not under the complainant’s conditions. This request comes after a 2019 order summoning Kejriwal, stressing the need for responsibility in retweeting content.