Inspector Of Police, Tiruchengode Town Ps v. Kanagavalli

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.245 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal) State rep. by Special Sub-Inspector of Police, Thiruchengodu Town Police Station, Namakkal district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Kanakavalli ... 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 for alleged offences under Sections 379 and 430 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 05.06.2019. The de facto complainant has not even filed any Claim Petition. The case is pending at the stage of fresh summons. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from her usual Page No.1 of 3

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 her 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 case in S.T.C.No.245 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

12.09.2025 grs 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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