S.I Of Police Uthiyur v. Mayandi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.2315 of 2025 (CC.1/2018 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Kangeyam, Kangeyam Taluk, Tiruppur) The State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, Uthiyur Police Station, Tiruppur.

... Petitioner Vs.

Mayandi .... Respondent 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 offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is that the accused have committed theft of cloth and articles worth of Rs.1,85,000/-. The defacto complainant/victim has submitted that the entire consignment was recovered Page No.1 of 3

and handed over to him, and further stated that the case may be closed.

3. 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 summons/warrant could not be served/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.

4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.1 of 2018 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Kangeyam, Kangeyam Taluk, Tiruppur shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 04.09.2025 nsl 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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