The Sub Inspector Of Police Station v. Nahru

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.1456 of 2025 (CC.500234/2016 of Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court, Hosur, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri) The State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, Uddanapalli Police Station, Krishnagiri.

... Petitioner Vs.

Nehru and another .... 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 379 and 511 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The accused were caught red-handed while committing theft. A1 has been regularly attending the Court. In respect of A2, summons were not served and a warrant is pending. No other previous cases are pending.

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3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case 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.No.500234 of 2016 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court, Hosur, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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