Sho Kiliyanur Ps v. Venkatesan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.3643 of 2025 (CC.221/2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Vanur, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram) The State rep. by The Station House Officer, Kiliyanur Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Venkatesan ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (crl.side)

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 offences under Section 341, 294(b), 506(i) of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2002. The allegation in this case is that on 17.04.2016, the accused Venkatesan, while drunk, blocked the complainant, tried to pull her and take off her cloths and threatened to kill her. Page No.1 of 3

The complainant is present before this Court and submits that she does not want to pursue the case any further.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and 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.221 of 2017 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Vanur, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 10.09.2025 nsl 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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