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Supreme Court allows withdrawal of 65 criminal cases against Himachal MPs, MLAs
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 07:33 PM
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The Supreme Court has ruled that 65 pending criminal cases against current and former members of parliament and legislators from Himachal Pradesh can be withdrawn.
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent order, granted permission for the withdrawal of 65 criminal cases that had been filed against a mix of sitting and former MPs and MLAs from Himachal Pradesh.
The cases, covering a range of alleged offences, were pending in various courts and tribunals. The court's decision does not amount to an acquittal; it merely allows the prosecution to discontinue the proceedings, subject to procedural requirements.
Legal analysts said the ruling could influence the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections, as the removal of pending charges may affect candidate eligibility and public perception. The court stressed that its order was based on procedural grounds and the specific petitions filed by the accused.
The Himachal Pradesh government has not issued a comment, while opposition parties have urged a review, arguing the decision could set a precedent for other states.
The cases, covering a range of alleged offences, were pending in various courts and tribunals. The court's decision does not amount to an acquittal; it merely allows the prosecution to discontinue the proceedings, subject to procedural requirements.
Legal analysts said the ruling could influence the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections, as the removal of pending charges may affect candidate eligibility and public perception. The court stressed that its order was based on procedural grounds and the specific petitions filed by the accused.
The Himachal Pradesh government has not issued a comment, while opposition parties have urged a review, arguing the decision could set a precedent for other states.