S.I. Of Police, Tiruchengode Rural P.S. v. Vijaya And 2 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.400197 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal) Sub Inspector of Police, Tiruchengode Rural Police Station, Namakkal District.

... Petitioner Vs.

Vijaya .... Respondent 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 for alleged offences under Sections 379 of IPC. The allegation is that the accused stolen the gold chain of the defacto complainant. However, the property involved has been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. However, the summons is not served on the Page No.1 of 3

accused.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from her 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 her 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.400197 of 2016 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

08.09.2025 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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