Inspector Of Police, Varanjaram Ps v. Nasar Ali

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.1011 of 2025 (CC.1000266/2018 of Judicial Magistrate Court No I, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Varanjaram Police Station, Kallakurichi.

... Petitioner Vs.

Nasar Ali .... 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 279 and 337 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 18.07.2017. The defacto complainant had filed a claim petition and compensation was awarded. 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, Page No.1 of 3

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.

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.1000266 of 2018 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No I, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 03.09.2025 nsl 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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