Inspetor Of Police v. Selvam

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.2100292/2012 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore State rep. By Inspector of Police, Thudiyalur Police Station, Coimbatore District.

... Petitioner Vs.

Selvam ... Respondent 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 Section 392 of IPC. The accused had stolen the gold chain of the defacto complainant. The property involved has already been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. The defacto complainant also doesn't want to pursue the matter further. The case is pending at summons stage. Page No.1 of 3

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, and the fact 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.2100292 of 2012 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimabtore shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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