Suo Motu v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Unreasoned discharge orders in summary trials for traffic offences were held patently illegal. The court held that proceedings could not be stopped under Section 258 Cr.P.C. merely because an accused was absconding. It allowed the revisions, set aside the orders and directed restoration of the cases.
What did the court decide?
Discharge orders set aside; the Magistrate directed to restore the summary trial cases to her file and proceed in accordance with law.