Muhammed Ramshad a., v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Kerala High Court, Ernakulam; W.P (C) No.13941/2025; decided 04-04-2025 by Justice Gopinath P. Premature writ-petition challenge to a show cause notice: Ext.P3 notice (dated 24-11-2023) by RTO Malappuram proposing cancellation of registration of vehicle KL-10AX-2605 after a minor was found using the vehicle; petitioner had replied (Ext.P4) and final orders pending; held that a show cause notice not assailed as wanting in jurisdiction must first run through adjudication under Article 226 discipline; petition dismissed with contentions left open and liberty reserved to challenge the eventual final order. Related: FIR Crime No. 927/2023, Melattur Police Station (Exhibit P2); Exhibit P5 notice dated 24-2-2025. No precedents cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed, leaving open all contentions taken by the petitioner and reserving his liberty to challenge any final order that may be passed pursuant to the adjudication of Ext.P3, if the said order is against him in any manner.