The Gujarat High Court recently quashed a 2006 order from a sessions court that had directed the inclusion of retired IPS officer RJ Savani as an accused in a 1993 mob assault case in Nadiad, Gujarat. Justice HD Suthar ruled that the sessions court had improperly exercised its power, as the evidence presented did not substantiate the accusation against Savani, who had previously been cleared by the investigating officer. The High Court noted that the complainant had admitted to not being present during the incident and had based his allegations on hearsay. The court emphasized that mere suspicion is insufficient for proceeding against someone who was not an original accused, highlighting the need for credible evidence. The judgment stated that the power to summon additional accused should not be exercised routinely and requires more than just prima facie evidence. While the court quashed the sessions court's order, it also indicated that if new evidence emerges, the sessions judge may reconsider the case against Savani.