Suo Motu v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Unreasoned discharge orders closing summary trials for traffic offences under Section 258 Cr.P.C. were held illegal. The High Court allowed the suo motu revisions, set aside the orders and directed restoration of the cases for proceedings according to law.
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.