Guduvancherry P.S. v. Vijay And Rajesh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.639 of 2025 (C.C.No. 900037 of 2013 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu) The Inspector of Police, Guduvancherry Police Station, Chengalpattu.

... Petitioner Vs.

Vijay and Rajesh .... 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 379 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred in the year 2012. The property involved has already been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. Summons/warrants are still pending. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, and the fact that Page No.1 of 3

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. 900037 of 2013 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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