State By Inspector Of Police, Jayankondam Police Station v. Rajini

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.No.210 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur) State By Inspector of Police, Jayankondam Police Station.

... Petitioner Vs.

Rajini .... 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 offence under Section 294(b), 506(i) and 352 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 28.01.2018. It is stated that the accused remains elusive and untraceable. The case is pending Page No.1 of 3

at the summons stage all along. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, and the fact 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.

3. Accordingly, the case in STC.No.210 of 2021 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 25.08.2025 rap 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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