State Reb By Inspector Of Police Andimadam Ps v. Johni

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.200310 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur) State rep by Inspector of Police, Andimadam Police Station, Ariyalur.

... Petitioner Vs.

Johni ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The allegations in this case is that, on 10.06.2015, the accused said to have driven the bus bearing registration no.TN 61 P5099 in a rash and negligent manner, which dashed against the pedestrian and the deceased succumbed to injuries. It is reported that subsequently, the dependents have filed claim petition and Tribunal has also awarded compensation. It seems that from the very date of filing of chargesheet in the year 2017, the accused remained elusive. In spite of the best efforts of the Police, the accused is not Page No.1 of 3

found in the address mentioned in the Cuddalore District. 2.

Considering the nature of the allegations and considering the nature of the accident, I am of the view that, even in future, if summon is served or the warrant is executed, the same would impinge upon the right to speedy trial of the accused. In view thereof, no useful purpose will be served by keeping the matter pending any further, as the accident in this case happened on 10.06.2015.

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Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.No.200310 of 2017 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is allowed. 21.08.2025 veda electronically alone. The Trial Court shall take note of the order and accordingly classify the case pending before them as allowed / dismissed / disposed of, etc, and while doing so, consider any applications such as disposal of properties, etc., and pass appropriate orders, as may be necessary. Further, the Court below is directed to dispatch the copy of this order to all concerned. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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