Sho Taluk Ps, Villupuram v. Karuppu

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Already, this Court disposed of this Suo Motu Transfer Case on 02.09.2025. 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: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.No.98 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram) Station House Office, Taluk Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Karuppu S/o. Sankarapandi ... 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 in Crime No.1206 of 2021 is registered for the alleged offence under Sections 279 & 337 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred Page No.1 of 3

on 28.08.2021. The defacto complainant has filed claim petition and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has passed the award. 3.

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 summon 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 STC.No.98 of 2022 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 02.09.2025 veda communicated 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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