The State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police, v. Mohammed Amjad Hussain
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.734 of 2025 (CC.3335/2017 of VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Anna Square Police Station, Chennai.
... Petitioner Vs.
Mohammed Amjad Hussain .... 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 279 and 338 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The defacto complainant had already filed a claim petition and compensation was awarded and the present address of the Page No.1 of 3
defacto complainant is not known and summons have not been served.
3. 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 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.3335 of 2017 on the file of VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 03.09.2025 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.
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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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