2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 4424

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
RANJITH AGED 35 YEARS S/O RAMAKRISHNAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR – Respondent
CRL.MC NO. 11247 OF 2025|CRIME NO.324/2021

Judicial discretion in reviewing lower court orders under Criminal Procedure Code established.

Headnote:This case revolves around the interpretation of the Criminal Procedure Code. The petitioner seeks revision of an order dated 02.02.2024 from a lower court which denied relief. The court found sufficient grounds for reconsideration under section 482 of the Code. The issue presented was whether the lower court had exercised its discretion appropriately. The Court articulated its reasoning, emphasizing the nuances of discretion in judicial review. The final determination was to allow the petition for reconsideration.