State of Kerala - Karukachal Police vs Manoj Varghese — 3627/2023

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The Kanjirappally Magistrate Court dropped proceedings against Manoj Varghese under Section 281 of BNSS for a rash/negligent driving offense (IPC 279). Despite repeated summons since October 2023, police could not locate the accused at the provided address, and the court found that the costs of continued efforts to secure his presence far exceeded the maximum fine imposable, satisfying the criteria for discontinuance under applicable Kerala High Court guidelines. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

For Return of Summons

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Adjourned

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Issue Notice

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Show Casue to Investigating Officer

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Show Casue to Investigating Officer

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Repeat Summons

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Adjourned

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Issue Summons

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Repeat Summons

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

Issue Summons

Judicial First Class Magistrate - II, Kanjirappally

First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 3627/2023