Si Of Police Mettur P.S v. Kokila And 1 Other

Suo Motu TR.No.931 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D. BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.931 of 2025 (C.C.No.295 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate I, Mettur Taluk, Salem ) State Represented By, The Sub-Inspector of Police, Mettur Police Station, Salem.

... Petitioner Vs.

Kokila and another ... Respondent(s) 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, Cr.No.101 of 2021 is registered for alleged offences under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The accused had involved in theft of gold jewels. It is reported that the stolen gold jewels were recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant and the defacto complainant does not want to pursue further.

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Suo Motu TR.No.931 of 2025 D. BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, 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 case in C.C.No.295 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate I, Mettur Taluk, Salem is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

28.08.2025 stn 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. Suo Motu TR.No.931 of 2025 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis