Nemili Police Station v. Ramesh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.No.7 of 2024 of Judicial Magistrate No.2 Court, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet) State Rep.by Special Sub Inspector of Police, Nemili Police Station, Ranipet.

... Petitioner Vs.

Ramesh ... 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 alleged offence under Sections 279 & 338 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 05.08.2021. In this case, the defacto complainant is not found in the address given and also not filed any claim petition. The matter is pending from the year 2021. Further, the Page No.1 of 3

accused is also not traceable and summon is yet to be served. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon 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.

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Accordingly, the proceedings in STC.No.7 of 2024 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.2 Court, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.09.2025 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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