Suo Motu v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Discharge orders in summary trials for rash driving and motor vehicle offences were challenged in suo motu revision. The High Court held that absconding alone could not justify stopping proceedings under Section 258 Cr.P.C., 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.