Madras High CourtSUO MOTU TR/229/2025disposed of

Arulmani v. A. Mani

2025-09-01Honourable Mr.Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.229 of 2025 (C.C.No.1900051 of 2011 of Judicial Magistrate IV, Salem Taluk, Salem) The Inspector of Police, Annathanapatti Police Station, Salem.

... Petitioner Vs.

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

ORDER

This Suo Motu Case is dealt with in an extraordinary manner by the Dedicated Bench, pursuant to Suo Motu.W.P.(Crl.) No.618 of 2025.

2. This case is registered for alleged offences under Section 324 and 506(ii) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The nature of the occurrence is that when the children were playing cricket, the parents intervened and a wordy quarrel ensued. Both the defacto complainant and the accused, along with their families, are not residing at the given address and remain untraceable so far.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of Page No.1 of 3

the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons/warrant could not be served/ executed, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to face trial, it would impinge upon his right to a speedy trial. Due to the passage of time, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served.

4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.1900051 of 2011 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate IV, Salem Taluk, Salem shall stands disposed of and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of.

01.09.2025 nsl 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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