The Karnataka High Court has halted the state government's move to withdraw prosecution in 52 criminal cases, including those involving influential individuals and protests. A public interest litigation challenged the notification, alleging it was arbitrary and aimed at appeasing certain groups. The court issued notices and directed prosecutors not to act on the order, pending a response from the government. The opposition BJP criticized the decision as 'toxic appeasement politics'.

The Karnataka High Court has halted the state government's move to withdraw prosecution in 52 criminal cases, including those involving influential individuals and protests. A…

Karnataka High Court halts the withdrawal of eight criminal cases linked to 2022 Aland violence, citing legal violations.