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The government has formed district-level committees to review and recommend the withdrawal of politically motivated and harassment cases through a transparent and systematic process.
The Ministry of Home Affairs recently issued a gazette notification outlining the composition, responsibilities and operational procedures of the committees, according to a handout issued by the Press Information Department (PID) on Monday.
The committees have been established to ensure transparency and consistency in reviewing applications and recommending the withdrawal of cases alleged to be politically motivated or filed to harass individuals.
Under the notification, the Deputy Commissioner, in his or her capacity as District Magistrate, will serve as the chairperson of the district-level committee. The Superintendent of Police and the Public Prosecutor will be members, while the Additional District Magistrate will act as the member secretary.
In metropolitan areas, a Deputy Commissioner of Police will replace the Superintendent of Police, while the Metropolitan Public Prosecutor will serve in place of the Public Prosecutor.
The notification allows an accused person or any of the accused’s immediate family members—including a father, mother, spouse, brother, sister, son or daughter—to apply to the District Magistrate of the relevant district for the withdrawal of a politically motivated case.
Applicants must submit photocopies of all relevant case documents, certified by the concerned lawyer, along with their applications.
With the issuance of the new notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs’ previous gazette notification, issued on May 21, 2026, has been cancelled.
