Si Of Police, Karipatty v. Rafi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.100471 of 2018 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem) The Sub Inspector of Police, Karipatty Police Station.

... Petitioner Vs.

Rafi .... 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 in Cr.No.309 of 2017 for the alleged offences under Sections 279 and 338 of the I.P.C. The accident was occurred on 09.10.2017. The defacto-complainant is present and submits that he does not wish to pursue the matter any further. It is seen that considering the nature of Page No.1 of 4

injuries the defacto-complainant not even filed any claim petition. The matter has been pending since 2017.

3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, summons 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.

4.Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.100471 of 2018 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

08.09.2025 ep 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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