Sub Inspector Of Police Chinnasalem v. Kumaresan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY ( CC.No.152/2019 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi) The State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnasalem Taluk Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Kumaresan ... 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 offences under Section 279, 337 and 304(A) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 23.10.2017. The defacto complainant had already filed a claim petition and compensation was awarded. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the Page No.1 of 3

antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons 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.

3. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.152/2019 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.II , Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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