State By Ins. Of Police,Thoothur P.S. v. Vijayakumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.900059 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur) State Rep. by Inspector of Police, Thoothur Police Station, Ariyalur district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Vijayakumar .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This case is registered for alleged offences under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 18.02.2013. The two wheeler namely, Hero Honda CD 100 has been handed over to the de facto complainant. 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 Page No.1 of 3

meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served.

2. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.900059 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur, 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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