The State Rep By Its Sub Inspector Of Police, v. Sakthivel

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.1308 of 2025 (CC.5018/2020 of XIV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) The State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, F1, Chintadripet Police Station, Chennai -600 002.

... Petitioner Vs.

Sakthivel .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred in the year 2020. The defacto complainant states that she does not want to pursue the case further and she is also willing to appear on a convenient date to take return of the property. Page No.1 of 3

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 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 case in CC.5018 of 2020 on the file of XIV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai shall stands quashed and consequently, this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 08.09.2025 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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