Inspector Of Police Arcot Town Ps v. Bharath

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.13 of 2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Arcot Taluk, Ranipet) The Inspector of Police, Arcot Town Police Station.

...Petitioner

Vs.

Bharath .... 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.844 of 2018 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 379 and 430 of the I.P.C. The occurrence is of the year 2018. The allegation in this case is that the accused has stolen 1/4 units of river sand in a bullock cart. There are no previous or subsequent previous cases against the accused.

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3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be executed, 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.13 of 2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Arcot Taluk, Ranipet, 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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