State By Inspector Of Police, Jayankondam Police Station v. Manikondan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.662 of 2025 (C.C.No. 191 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. I, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur) The Inspector of Police, Jayankondam Police Station, Ariyalur.

... Petitioner Vs.

Manikondan and another .... 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 2021. The defacto complainant is present and has already received back his property. There are no antecedents against the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, and the fact that the matter is still pending at the summons stage, it is Page No.1 of 3

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. 191 of 2022 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No. I, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur 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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