State Government Rep By Si Of Police Madathukulam v. Vipin Dass

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY C.C.No.167 of 2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Madathukulam, Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur The Sub Inspector of Police, Madathukulam Police Station.

... Petitioner Vs.

Vipin Dass .... 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.This case is registered in Cr.No.36 of 2016 for the alleged offences under Sections 279, 337 I.P.C. @ 279, 337 and 304 (A) of the I.P.C. The accident was occurred on 20.01.2016. It is reported that claim petition has been filed and compensation has been received. The matter has been pending Page No.1 of 4

since 2016.

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.167 of 2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Madathukulam, Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur, 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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