Supreme Court revives murder trial against former MLA, flags political influence
New Delhi, July 15, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court addressed issues of political influence and judicial delay in the case involving Criminal Appeal @ SLP(Crl.) No.16417/2023 under the POCSO Act, 2012. The case centered around Chhote Singh, who had sought withdrawal of prosecution under Section 321 of the CrPC. Initially permitted by the Trial Court, this decision faced challenge through criminal revision petitions before the High Court…