S.I. Of Police, Tiruchngode Town Ps v. Prakash And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.400142/2018 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal State rep. By Sub Inspector of Police, Tiruchengodu Police Station, Namakkal District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Prakash 2.Gurusamy ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinothkumar Govt.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 Sections 294(b), 323 and 324 of IPC. The incident occurred on 05.06.2016. The defacto complainant is present before the Court and submitted that the matter has been solved and doesn't want to pursue the matter further. The case is pending for Page No.1 of 3

service of summons.

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 could not be served, 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 CC.No.400142 of 2018 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

11.09.2025 rap 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.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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