Read Time: 03 minutes
While stepping down from his position as the special public prosecutor, Prasad clarified that he would continue to serve as the SPP in the Shraddha Walkar murder case
Amit Prasad, the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP), who had been representing the Delhi Police in cases related to the Delhi Riots of 2020, has tendered his resignation from the role.
While stepping down from his position as the special public prosecutor, Prasad clarified that he would continue to serve as the SPP in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.
In a resignation letter addressed to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, dated December 15, Prasad 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 said in his letter.
Although the resignation letter did not provide detailed reasons for his departure, Prasad disclosed that there was a significant conflict between his private practice and the cases related to the Delhi Riots. He 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 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.
Please Login or Register
