The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By Sub Inspector Of Police, Pudhupattinam Police Station v. Ganesan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.98 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sirkali, Sirkali Taluk, Mayiladuthurai) State Rep.by its Sub Inspector of Police, Pudhupattinam Police Station, Mayiladuthurai.

... Petitioner Vs.

Ganesan ... 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 304 (A) of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 17.07.2021. The dependents of the victim has received the compensation from the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. Further, in this case, summon is yet to be served on the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the Page No.1 of 3

accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon could not be served, 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 proceedings in C.C.No.98 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sirkali, Sirkali Taluk, Mayiladuthurai is 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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