Sub Inspector Of Police v. M. Ajay @ Vajbai

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.52 of 2024 of District Munsif -Cum -Judicial Magistrate, Modakurichi Taluk, Erode) State rep. by Inspector of Police, Modakuruchi Police Station, Erode district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Ajay M @ Vajbai ... 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 offence under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 13.09.2019. The property i.e., 7 1/2 sovereigns of gold, was recovered and handed over to the de facto complainant. The de facto complainant also submits that he does not want to pursue the matter. Considering the nature of allegation, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, Page No.1 of 3

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.52 of 2024 of District Munsif -cumJudicial Magistrate, Modakurichi Taluk, Erode, 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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