The State Rep By Its Sub Inspector Of Police v. Imanuvel

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY C.C.No.1385 of 2022 of VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai The Sub Inspector of Police, Pondy Bazaar Police station.

Chennai

...Petitioner

Vs.

Imanuvel .... 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.The case, Cr.No.394 of 2018 was registered for the alleged offence under Section 181 (3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, and Section 279 and 304 (A) of the I.P.C. It is stated that the person died is undetectable. Therefore, no claim petition seems to have been filed. The matter has been pending since Page No.1 of 3

2018.

3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the reason for absence from his 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 C.C.No.1385 of 2022 of VI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore Taluk, Chennai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

22.09.2025 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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