Si Of Police, Uthiramerur v. Sekar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.69 of 2023 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram) State rep. by Special Sub Inspector of Police, Uthiramerur Police Station, Kancheepuram district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Sekar ... Respondent For Petitioner : Ms.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 offences under Sections 279 and 337 of IPC. This is the case of injury. The defacto complainant is present and has not filed any claim petition. The Police is directed to serve set of papers. Even if the defacto complainant doesn't know any Advocate she can approach the legal aid counsel and the legal aid counsel can help. The case is pending at Page No.1 of 3

summons stage. This will not in any way prejudice the claim if any filed by the victim.

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 summons 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.

5. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.69 of 2023 of Judicial Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram 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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