Si Of Police, Valapady v. Mohammed Shafiullah

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100193 of 2017 on the file of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem) Sub - Inspector of Police, Valapady Police Station, Salem.

... Petitioner Vs.

Mohammed Shafiullah ... 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 the alleged offence punishable under Section 279 & 337 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 17.02.2017. The defacto complainant does not want to pursue the matter any further.

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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 proceedings in C.C.No.100193 of 2017 on the file of the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 28.08.2025 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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