S.I. Of Police v. Margabandhu

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Already, this Court disposed of this Suo Motu Transfer Case on 12.09.2025. However, today, this matter is listed under the caption 'For being mentioned'. The error mentioned is corrected and the following is the corrected order:-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.300142/2012 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Ranipet Taluk, Ranipet) The State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, Ranipet Police Station, Vellore.

... Petitioner Vs.

Margabandhu ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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.

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2. This case is registered for alleged offences under Sections 279 and 304(A) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred in the year 2012. It is reported that the defacto complainant has filed a claim petition and compensation has already been awarded. Further, it is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of summons. The defacto complainant is present before the Court and has stated that he does not want to pursue the case any further.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served, 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 CC.No.300142 of 2012 on the file of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Ranipet Taluk, Ranipet shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 12.09.2025 nsl Note to the Trial Court: This order is digitally signed and communicated 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. 17.11.2025 nsl Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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