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Advocate Amit Prasad has retracted his resignation from the position of Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) responsible for handling the Delhi Riots 2020 cases on behalf of the Delhi Police.

Prasad on Saturday last week appeared before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Court during a hearing of a case pertaining to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the communal riots

Prasad had initially submitted his resignation on December 18, 2023, citing a "conflict between his private practice and Delhi riots cases." However, according to news reports, Prasad revealed that he withdrew his resignation after the concerns he raised were appropriately addressed. He stated, "There will now be two more prosecutors in the Delhi riots cases, forming a complete team."

It is noteworthy that Amit Prasad also serves as Delhi Police's SPP in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

In a resignation letter addressed to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, dated December 15, Prasad had expressed his service for 3.5 years, handling prosecution cases to the best of his ability, but conveyed his inability to continue in the role.

“However, now I would not be able to continue, hence tendering my resignation with immediate effect. It is requested that my resignation be accepted forthwith. I would like to thank you for the opportunity given to me," the SPP had said in his letter.

Although the resignation letter did not provide detailed reasons for his departure, Prasad had disclosed that there was a significant conflict between his private practice and the cases related to the Delhi Riots. He had also mentioned that the Shraddha Walkar case demanded a substantial amount of his time and energy.

As the face of the prosecution in the Delhi Riots matters, Amit Prasad has played a pivotal role in high-profile cases, including the much-discussed conspiracy case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the sedition case against Sharjeel Imam.