State Government v. Nasar Ali @ Nasar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100051 of 2013 of Judicial Magistrate, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram) The Sub Inspector of Police, T14, Mangadu.

... Petitioner Vs.

Nasar Ali @ Nasar .... 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 was registered in Cr.No.2194 of 2012 dated 11.12.2012 for the alleged offence under Section 379 I.P.C. The occurrence is said to have taken place on 10.12.2012 & 11.12.2012. The accused committed theft of complainant's mobile phone. It is reported that the mobile phone has been recovered and returned to the complainant.

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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.100051 of 2013 of Judicial Magistrate, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

10.09.2025 kmm 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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