The Inspector Of Police, Palladam Police Station v. Periya Raman @ Arjunan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY ( C.C.No.10 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Palladam, Palladam Taluk, Tiruppur ) The Inspector of Police, Palladam Police Station.

... Petitioner Vs.

Periya Raman @ Arjunan .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Suo Motu case is dealt with in an extraordinary manner by this Dedicated Bench, pursuant to Suo Motu W.P.(Crl.)No.618 of 2025. Page No.1 of 3

2. This case is registered for alleged offences under Section 379 of IPC, 1860. The incident occurred on 02.11.2019. The allegation in this case is that the accused had stolen Rs.200/- as cash from the de facto complainant.

3. Considering the nature of the allegations, and the matter is pending from the year 2019, 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.10 of 2020 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court, Palladam, Palladam Taluk, Tiruppur, stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

04.09.2025 jd 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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