NEW : India welcomes the ruling . Devyani Khobragade was accused of lying on a visa application . That search sparked outrage in India , with officials there demanding an apology . The Indian government has said it will not pay for her to leave and that she is free to return home if she wants.
NEW : India welcomes the ruling . Devyani Khobragade was accused of lying on a visa application . That search sparked outrage in India , with officials there demanding an apology . Khobragade had diplomatic immunity , so the charges ca n't stand , judge finds .