Suo Motu v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Suo motu criminal revisions against orders of discharge under Section 258 Cr.P.C. in summary trial cases for traffic offences. The Magistrate had closed proceedings because the accused was absconding without issuing warrants or recording service. The High Court set aside the orders as patently illegal and directed the Magistrate to restore the cases and proceed in accordance with law.
What did the court decide?
Discharge orders set aside; Magistrate directed to take back the summary trial cases on file and proceed in accordance with law.