The State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police,G3 Tr Ps v. Selvam

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.5958 of 2018 of VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) The State rep.by its Inspector of Police, G-3, Transport Police Station, Chennai - 10.

... Petitioner Vs.

Selvam ... 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 the alleged offence under Section 279, 304 (A) of IPC and under Sections 134(b), 134(a) and 187 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The incident occurred on 24.04.2017. The defacto complainant has received the compensation from the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. Page No.1 of 3

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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 proceedings in C.C.No.5958 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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