State Government Tn Rep By Sub Inspector Of Police, Padalur Ps v. Prabhu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.132 of 2020 of Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Perambalur, Perambalur Taluk) State Rep.by Sub Inspector of Police, Padalur Police Station, Perambalur.

... Petitioner Vs.

Prabhu ... 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 Sections 279 & 304 (A) of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 01.09.2018. The defacto complainant is present and submit that the compensation has been received from the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal and further submits that Page No.1 of 3

he does not want to pursue the matter any further. The matter is pending from the year 2018. Further, in this case, warrant is yet to be executed on the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case 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 proceedings in C.C.No.132 of 2020 on the file of Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Perambalur, Perambalur Taluk is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 15.09.2025 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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