Arakkonam Grp Police Station v. Hameed Basha K

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.2077 of 2025 (C.C.No.79/2024 of Judicial Magistrate No.2 Court, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet) The Sub Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Police Station, GRP Chennai.

... Petitioner Vs.

Hameed Basha K ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.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 Section 379 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred in connection with the theft of a mobile phone, which has already been recovered. The accused, who was arrested and remanded, has no antecedents. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, and the fact that the matter Page No.1 of 3

is still pending at the summons stage for the past seven years, it can be seen 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 case in C.C.No.79/2024 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.2 Court, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 10.09.2025 shl 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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