Dikshit will have to defend herself in graft case: HC

“Upong hearing both sides on these applications, I find that in the main petition seeking quashing of order dated August 8, 2013 and August 31, 2013 is sought. Vide order of August 8, 2013 a fresh report was sought from concerned SHO in the complaint case regarding steps taken in pursuance to the complaint made to the concerned SHO and vide order of August 31, 2013 a direction has been issued to register FIR on the complaint of June 6, 2013 against known and unknown persons.  

“It is apparent from the complaint in question that prosecution of Shiela Dikshit, the then Chief Minister of Delhi, was sought in the complaint in question on the basis of report of Lokayukta,” Justice Sunil Gaur said.  “In above background, application of the petitioner-state (AAP) is allowed and petitioner is permitted not to pursue this petition.

However, in the facts and circumstances of this case, application of Dikshit is allowed and she is substituted as petitioner in the main petition,” it added.  AAP government had said Dikshit will have to defend herself as she is no more the CM and the government lacked the “locus standi” to fight for her.