RENUKA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 258 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, holding that an order stopping proceedings in a summons case does not equate to an acquittal or discharge if no evidence has been recorded. The Court clarified that the trial court retains jurisdiction to reopen the case if the accused is later located, as the original order did not conclude the matter. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to allow the prosecution to revive proceedings against the appellant.