The State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police,F2 v. Manimurugan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.15229 of 2014 of XIV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) The State Rep. by its Inspector of Police, F2 Egmore Police Station, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

... Petitioner Vs.

Manimurugan .... 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 379 of Indian Penal Code. The nature of the case is that on 25.03.2014, the accused had stolen copper wire which is used for installing air conditioners. Page No.1 of 3

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.15229 of 2014 on the file of the XIV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai 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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