State v. Vinayagamurthy

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.56 of 2014 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sugendran 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, 338 and 304-A of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 29.07.2013. It is stated that the de facto complainant died and the other legal heirs are not traceable. The case is pending at the stage of NBW. 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, no meaningful trial is likely to be taken place and no useful Page No.1 of 3

purpose would be served.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

grs

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.56 of 2014 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

17.09.2025 grs 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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