Tindivanam Ps v. Elumalai

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100066 of 2018 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram) State rep. by Special Sub-Inspector of Police, Tindivanam Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Eliumalai ... 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 279 and 304(A) of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 04.04.2017. The de facto complainant is present before this Court virtually and submits that she received the award amount. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual Page No.1 of 4

place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served from the year 2024, 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.100066 of 2018 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram, 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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