A Delhi court has officially discharged former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan in connection with an extortion case. The court’s decision follows a review of the materials presented by the prosecution, with the presiding judge concluding that there was no evidence to support the allegations brought against the former legislator.

The judge emphasized the lack of proof, stating that there was "not an iota of evidence" to link Balyan to the alleged extortion activities. In legal terms, a discharge at this stage means the court found the prosecution's case too weak to justify moving forward to a formal trial. This ruling effectively clears Balyan of the specific charges related to this case, as the court determined that the evidentiary threshold required to frame charges had not been met.

While the Hindustan Times reported on the court's specific phrasing regarding the lack of evidence, the report did not provide extensive details regarding the specific nature of the extortion allegations or the identity of the complainant. The discharge marks a significant legal development for the former MLA, as it brings the current proceedings against him in this matter to a close.