The State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police, v. Thopiyas

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.646 of 2025 (CC.5326/2016 of VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) The State rep. by its The Inspector of Police, K-4, Annanagar Police Station, Traffic Investigation Unit, Chennai ... Petitioner Vs.

Thopiyas .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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 279 and 304(A) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred in the year 2014. The defacto complainant had filed a claim petition and compensation was awarded.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of Page No.1 of 3

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 C.C.No. 5326 of 2016 on the file of the VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai shall stands quashed and consequently, this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 08.09.2025 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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