Villianur Ps v. Haridass

Suo Motu TR.No.2780 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.2780 of 2025 (CC.1286/2024 of Judicial Magistrate VI , Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry) 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 in Crime No.190 of 2013 for alleged offence under Section 304A of IPC. The incident occurred during the year 2013. It is submitted that the defacto complainant is not found in the given address and it is also not known whether any claim petition is filed or not. It is further submitted that there is no previous or subsequent case against the accused and presently, the case is pending at the warrant stage. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.2780 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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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 CC.1286/2024 of Judicial Magistrate VI , Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. It is made clear that even if any claim petition is filed, the disposal of this case, will not in any manner prejudice the same. 08.09.2025 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. Suo Motu TR.No.2780 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis