Senior Advocate Jada Shravan Kumar represents women volunteers in a criminal revision petition challenging the withdrawal of the case against Pawan Kalyan. Two women volunteers filed a criminal revision petition in the High Court, opposing the government’s decision to withdraw the case against JanaSena Party founder and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. They allege that the case, filed during the previous government for making inappropriate remarks about women volunteers, was unlawfully dismissed by the current coalition government.
Background of the Case
- Pawan Kalyan was accused of making derogatory comments against 30,000 women volunteers, holding them responsible for immoral activities, including trafficking, during the previous government.
- A case was registered against him, and a GO (Government Order) was issued to proceed with the legal process.
- The Guntur District Court issued summons and directed Pawan Kalyan to appear for questioning.
Current Developments
- Upon assuming power, the new coalition government withdrew the case without providing substantial justification.
- The petitioners argued that the Public Representatives Court in Vijayawada is the appropriate venue for such matters and challenged the Guntur District Court’s withdrawal of the case.
Petitioners’ Arguments
- The withdrawal of the case reflects misuse of power by the government, violating the Supreme Court’s guidelines on case management.
- The petitioners emphasized that the decision to withdraw the case against Pawan Kalyan disrespects 30,000 women volunteers who were humiliated by his statements.
- They questioned the legality of the Guntur court’s jurisdiction to permit withdrawal, claiming it exceeded its mandate.
Advocate Jada Shravan Kumar’s Statement
Senior advocate Jada Shravan Kumar, representing the petitioners, highlighted:
- The ethical and legal implications of withdrawing the case against a powerful political leader.
- How such actions set a dangerous precedent of misusing authority to dismiss cases against influential individuals.
- He urged the court to ensure justice for the aggrieved volunteers.
Key Questions Raised in Court
- Can a government legally withdraw a case filed against a prominent political leader without clear reasons?
- Does this act undermine the judicial process and set a precedent for power misuse?
Next Steps
The High Court is set to hear the petition tomorrow. The outcome is expected to have far-reaching implications for the case and the government’s approach to accountability.
