State Government Of Tamilnadu, Inspector Of Police, Kunnam. v. Askar Ali

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.35 of 2021 of District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Kunnam., Kunnam Taluk, Perambalur) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Kunnam Police Station, Perambalur district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Askar Ali K ... 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 offence under Section 279 and 337 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 13.08.2020. It is stated that in view of the simple injury, no Claim Petition is filed and that 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 Page No.1 of 3

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, no meaningful trial is likely to be taken place and no useful purpose would be served.

3. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.35 of 2021 of District Munsifcum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Kunnam., Kunnam Taluk, Perambalur, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 15.09.2025 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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