The Inspector Of Police, Manimangalam Ps v. Sathiyaraj.A

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (SC.No.59 of 2024 of Principal District Court, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram) State Rep.by its Inspector of Police, Manimangalam Police Station, Kancheepuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Sathiyaraj A.

... 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 279 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 18.12.2012. The allegation in this case is that the accused lost control of his lorry and dashed against the Electricity Board of EB Department and subsequently, the lorry is also Page No.1 of 3

collapsed. Thus the accused has caused loss to the EB Department. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against the accused. The case is pending from the year 2012. 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/service could not be executed/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. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in SC.No.59 of 2024 of Principal District Court, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram 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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