Third Party Has No Locus to Oppose Withdrawal of Criminal Complaint: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging a trial court order that allowed the withdrawal of a private complaint. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand emphasized that a third party, who is neither the victim nor the complainant, has no locus standi to revive criminal proceedings. The court observed that permitting such practices casually could allow any “meddlesome bystander” to initiate frivolous proceedings, causing irreparable harm to the life and…
