S.I. Of Police, Tiruchengode Town P.S. v. Karthi And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.400164 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal) The Sub Inspector of Police, Tiruchengode Police Station, Namakkal District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Karthi

2. Sekar ... Respondents 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 occurrence was on 01.07.2023 for the alleged offences under Sections 294(b), 506(ii) of IPC and Section 4(1)(i) of TNP Act. It can be seen that this is a drunken brawl that had happened inside a Bar. The defacto complainant is also not traceable in the address. The case is pending at Page No.1 of 3

summons stage from the year 2011.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from their 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 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 CC.No.400164 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

15.09.2025 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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