Sho.Mailam Ps v. Murugan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.613 of 2025 (C.C.No.2 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram) The Station House Officer, Mailam Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Murugan .... 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 offences under Section 457 and 511 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred when the accused was caught redhanded attempting to enter the gate of the de facto complainant. He was arrested and later released on bail. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the absence of antecedents against the accused, and the fact that he Page No.1 of 3

has been facing the case for the past three years, it is evident that any further continuation 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 C.C.No.2 of 2023 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 02.09.2025 nsl 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. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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