Allowed
Suo Motu v. State of Kerala
Kerala HCCrl.RC/2047/2018
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Suo motu criminal revisions were registered after noticing that the Magistrate had closed summary trial cases by two-word orders under Section 258 Cr.P.C. holding the accused absconding, without recording service of summons or return of the warrant. The orders are patently illegal; set aside with a direction to restore the cases and proceed in accordance with law.
What did the court decide?
Orders of the Magistrate closing the summary trial cases under Section 258 Cr.P.C. set aside; the Magistrate directed to take back the cases on her file and proceed in accordance with law.