Kanjanur Police v. Rajavelu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.163 of 2019 of District Munsif -CUM- Judicial Magistrate Court, Vikravandi, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram) State Rep. by Inspector of Police, Kanjanur Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Rajavelu

2. Ramakrishnan .... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This occurrence is on 11.02.2011. It is stated that the accused was in possession of 35 litres of rectified spirit. As such, a case was registered as against the two accused. The second accused has since died. The first accused is said to be not in the village. The Village Administrative Officer's Certificate is also produced. For the past 14 years, the summons were not served and thereafter, warrant is also issued and the warrant is also not executed. Page No.1 of 3

2. 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/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 purpose would be served.

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.163 of 2019 on the file of the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Vikravandi, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 25.08.2025 grs 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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