State Government v. Purushothaman And One Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.100188 of 2017 of JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram) State Rep.by Sub Inspector of Police, C-5, Oragadam Police Station, Kancheepuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Purushothaman 2.Vijayaprabhu ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Govt.Advocate (crl.side)

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 & 414 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 20.10.2016. The allegation in this is that the accused have stolen spare parts belonging to the defacto complainant's company. The materials were recovered and handed Page No.1 of 3

over to the defacto complainant. Consequently, A1 died. The case is pending at the stage of service of summon on A2. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against A2. The case is pending from the year 2016. Therefore, considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, 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 CC.100188 of 2017 of JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 09.09.2025 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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