Inspector Of Police, Tiruchengode Town Ps (Split Up From Stc 365/2014) v. Mani (Split Up From Stc.365/2014)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.4 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal) The Inspector of Police, Tiruchengode Town Police Station.

...Petitioner

Vs.

Mani .... 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.The case, Cr.No.732 of 2013 was registered for the alleged offence under Section 448, 342 and 323 of the I.P.C. The occurrence is of the year 2013. The defacto-complainant as well as the accused are not found in the respective address. They remain untraceable inspite of the best efforts by the Police.

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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, and the matter has been pending since 2013, any further continuation of the trial would impinge upon his right to a speedy trial of the accused and no useful purpose would be served. 4.Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.4 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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