Biju v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Kerala, dismissing the criminal miscellaneous case, declined to invoke inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the proceedings, instead granting the petitioner liberty to approach the trial court for discharge if the charge had not been framed.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file an application for discharge at the Court below, provided the charge has not been framed already.