Ulundurpet P.S v. Bajilu Rahaman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.161 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi) State Rep.by Sub - Inspector of Police, Ulundurpet Police Station (Law and Order), Kallakurichi.

... Petitioner Vs.

Bajilu Rahaman ... 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. The incident occurred on 08.08.2012. The allegation in this case is that the accused has stolen wooden blocks kept for centering purposes. Now, it is submitted that the materials were recovered and handed over to the Page No.1 of 3

defacto complainant. 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 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, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served.

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Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.161 of 2023 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 04.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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