You can take immediate legal steps to prevent the withdrawal of the Section 482 CrPC petition without your consent and ensure your petition remains maintainable even if your co-petitioner withdraws.
Firstly, a lawyer cannot unilaterally withdraw a petition without the explicit consent of both petitioners unless he has been authorized through a vakalatnama or a signed instruction from you as well. If you suspect your lawyer is influenced by the rival party, you should immediately file an objection before the High Court, stating that you do not consent to withdrawal and wish to continue with the petition.
If your co-petitioner (your friend) agrees to withdraw and signs the withdrawal application, you can still continue the petition alone, provided that your case is independently maintainable. Since your name was not in the FIR but added during investigation, your petition can still be considered on merits, as quashing under Section 482 CrPC applies to wrongful implication during investigation as well.
However, since the police have vehemently opposed your Anticipatory Bail Application (ABA) and claim to have evidence, your case may be more complex, and you should consult a senior criminal lawyer. If the petition gets withdrawn or is not maintainable after your friend exits, you can file a fresh quashing petition independently or approach the Supreme Court under Article 136 for special leave if needed.
Additionally, if you have proof of your lawyer’s misconduct, you can file a complaint with the Bar Council under Advocates Act, 1961, citing professional misconduct and seeking disciplinary action.
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