Sho Kandamangalam P.S v. Ranjith Singh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.No.406 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram) The Station House Officer, Kandamangalam Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Ranjith Singh ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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 offence under Section 279 & 337 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 24.06.2020. The defacto complainant is present before the Court. He has not filed any claim petition. The accused is from Maharashtra State and as such summon could not be served. Therefore, in view of the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon could not be served, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to Page No.1 of 3

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 proceedings in STC.No.406 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

02.09.2025 veda 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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