The State Rep By Its Sub Inspector Of Police v. M.Baskar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.2912 of 2025 (STC.No.2721/2021 of VI METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE COURT, Egmore Taluk, Chennai) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, TIW-Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai TIW North ... Petitioner Vs.

M.Baskar ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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 the alleged offences under Section 279 and 338 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 14.04.2016. The defacto complainant had filed claim petition and the Tribunal had also awarded the claim amount. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, Page No.1 of 3

the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the non-bailable warrant could not be served/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.

3. Accordingly, the case in STC.No.2721/2021 on the file of the VI METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE COURT, Egmore Taluk, Chennai shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 12.09.2025 shl 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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