State Government Tn Rep. By Inspector Of Police, Perambalur P.S. v. Muhilan @ Mugilarasan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.600130 of 2014 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Perambalur, Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur) State Rep.by its Inspector of Police, Perambalur Police Station, Perambalur.

... Petitioner Vs.

Muhilan@Mugilarasan ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government 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 454 & 380 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 11.05.2011. The allegation in this case is in the nature of theft of jewels. The jewels were recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. There is no previous Page No.1 of 3

case or subsequent case as against the accused. The defacto complainant does not want to pursue the matter any further. The case is pending from the year 2011. Therefore, 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. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.600130 of 2014 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Perambalur, Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 03.09.2025 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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