State Of Tamilnadu v. Ramaraj

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100309 of 2015 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram) State of Tamil Nadu ... Petitioner Vs.

Ramaraj and another .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.G.Kasthuri Additional Government Pleader (Crl.side) Order This Suo Motu case is dealt with in an extraordinary manner by this Dedicated Bench, pursuant to Suo Motu W.P.(Crl.)No.618 of 2025.

2. This case is registered for alleged offences under Section 379 of IPC, 1860. The incident occurred on 21.08.2012. The allegation in this case is that Page No.1 of 3

in the year 2012, the accused had stolen the Tower Parts angle and other articles of the State of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, and the submission that the case is pending from the year 2012, 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 C.C.No.100309 of 2015 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram, stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 03.09.2025 jd 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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