Inspector Of Police v. Ravikumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.6608 of 2014 of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) State Rep.by its Inspector of Police, R10, M.G.R. Nagar Police Station, T.Nagar.

... Petitioner Vs.

Ravikumar ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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.

Both the accused and the complainant are not able to be traced out. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, it is evident that even if Page No.1 of 3

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.

3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.6608 of 2014 of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai is quashed and consequently, this Suo Motu Transfer Case is also disposed of. 18.09.2025 gsa 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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