State By Inspector Of Police, Meensuritty P.S. v. Mahendira Pandiyan

Suo Motu TR.No. 487 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D. BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.487 of 2025 ( C.C.No.311 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur) The State represented by The Special Sub-Inspector of Police, Meensuruti Police Station, Ariyalur.

... Petitioner Vs.

Mahendira Pandiyan ... 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, Cr.No.383 of 2015 is registered for alleged offences taken place on 27.12.2025 under Section 380 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usal place, and the submission that, 1/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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stn 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 pupose would be served.

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.311 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

25.08.2025 stn 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.

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