Si Of Police, Jalakandapuram P.S. v. Rajamani And1 Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.171 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate II, Mettur Taluk, Salem) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Jalakandapuram Police Station, Salem district.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Rajamani

2. Sathyanathan ... Respondents 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 294(b) 323, 324 and 506(i) of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 03.05.2019. The allegation in this case is that a conflict arose between the family members and friends. The de facto complainant is also said to have been died. The case is pending from the year 2019 at the summons stage itself and the summons are not yet served. In view thereof, even if, on a future date, Page No.1 of 3

summons are served to the accused and the accused are brought to face the trial, it would impinge upon their right to a speedy trial.

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.171 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate II, Mettur Taluk, Salem, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

02.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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