The State Rep By Its Sub Inspector Of Police, v. Manikandan @ Gundumani

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.4178 of 2020 of XIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Police Station, Annanagar.

... Petitioner Vs.

Manikandan @ Gundumani ... 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 Sections 379 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 31.05.2019. It is stated that the property i.e., two wheeler namely, Hero Honda Splender, bearing registration No.TN 05 AR 1138, which was stolen, was recovered and handed over to the de facto complainant and that there is no previous or subsequent case filed Page No.1 of 3

against the accued. 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 warrant could not be 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 C.C.No.4178 of 2020 of XIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

01.09.2025 grs 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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