2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 13519

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C. PRATHEEP KUMAR, J
... ... – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
CRL.MC NO. 8300 OF 2022

Withdrawal of criminal proceedings is permissible when requested by the petitioner.

Headnote:The present case revolves around the petition for quashing FIR in Crime No.908/2022. The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the case, which the court granted. The Court emphasized that due process was followed, resulting in the case being dismissed as withdrawn. The primary issue was whether the petitioner's request to withdraw could be accommodated, leading to the conclusion that permission was indeed granted as lawful.