P.DEVARAJAN vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court held that the withdrawal of the Criminal Revision Petition by the appellant's counsel was unauthorized, as the appellant had not given such authority. The Court set aside the High Court's order allowing the withdrawal and remanded the matter back to the High Court for a decision on the merits of the Criminal Revision Petition. The Court emphasized the importance of counsel acting within the authority granted by their clients, thereby reinforcing the principle of client consent in legal proceedings.