Si Of Police, Attaiyampatti Ps v. Nareshkumar @ Naresh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.737 of 2025 (CC.No.49/2021 of Judicial Magistrate IV, Salem Taluk, Salem) The State rep. by The Sub-Inspector of Police, Attaiyampatti Police Station, Salem.

... Petitioner Vs.

Nareshkumar @ Naresh .... 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 294(b), 353 and 506(1) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation relating to lockdown violation. The incident occurred in the year 2020. The defacto complainant could not be traced and as such, no useful purpose will be served in keeping the matter pending. Despite best efforts, the summons/warrant could not be Page No.1 of 3

served/executed on the accused, 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 CC.No.49/2021 of Judicial Magistrate IV, Salem Taluk, Salem shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.

22.09.2025 shl 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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