State By Inspector Of Police, Andimadam Ps v. Barathikannan,S/O.Govindhasamy
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.1101 of 2025 (STC.No.482/2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Andimadam Police Station, Ariyalur.
... Petitioner Vs.
Barathikannan .... 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. The incident is peculiar in nature where the accused himself drove the vehicle and sustained injuries. The other passenger, though he gave the complaint, did not suffer any injury. The case is pending at the stage of service of summons. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and Page No.1 of 3
the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons/warrant could not be served/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.
3. Accordingly, the case in STC.No. 482 of 2022 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur 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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