Bahour P.S. v. Selvam

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.1601443/2016 of Judicial Magistrate VII , Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry) State Rep.by its Sub Inspector of Police, Bahour Police Station, Puducherry.

... Petitioner Vs.

Selvam ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.Mohandass Public Prosecutor (Puducherry)

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.25 of 2016 for alleged offence under Sections 324 & 506(ii) of Indian Penal Code. The defacto complainant is present and submits that he does not want to pursue the matter any further. The case is pending from the year 2016. Further, the case is pending at the stage of service of summon to the accused. Considering the fact that the Page No.1 of 3

defacto complainant does not want to pursue the matter any further and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon 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. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.1601443/2016 of Judicial Magistrate VII , Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

22.09.2025 veda 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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