H-6 State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. Isaikeyammal

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.1335 of 2020 of XV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) Sub Inspector of Police, H-6, R.K.Nagar Police Station, Chennai.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Isaikeyammal

2. Laxmi

3. Usha ... 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 379 of IPC. The allegation is that the accused had stolen the cash belonging to the defacto complainant. However, the said cash has been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. Non Bailable Warrant is pending against the Page No.1 of 3

accused. The defacto complainant also doesn't want to pursue the matter further.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, 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.

4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.1335 of 2020 on the file of the XV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 15.09.2025 rap 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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