State Government v. Ramesh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100045 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram) State Government ... Petitioner Vs.

Ramesh .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.G.Kasthuri Additional Government Pleader (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 379 of IPC, 1860. The incident occurred on 17.09.2016. The defacto complainant has received the stolen property and no other antecedent against the accused. Page No.1 of 3

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 and the case is pending in the summon stage for the past eight years, 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.100045 of 2017 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram, stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 02.09.2025 jd 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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