The State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police,G3 Tr Ps v. M.Mohamed Barook

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Already, this Court disposed of this Suo Motu Transfer Case on 28.08.2025. However, today, this matter is listed under the caption 'For being mentioned'. The error mentioned is corrected and the following is the corrected order:- "IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.5226 of 2018 of VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) The State rep.by its Inspector of Police, G3-Transport Police Station, Chennai.

.... Petitioner Vs.

M.Mohamed Barook ... Respondent

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. Page No.1 of 3

2. This case is registered for alleged offence under Section279, 304A of IPC and 134(a), 134(b) & 187 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The occurrence in this case happened on 09.08.2017. The dependents of the victims have already received compensation from the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be executed, 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 proceedings in C.C.No.5226 of 2018 on the file of the learned VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 28.08.2025 veda 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." 17.11.2025 veda Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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