Inspector Of Police v. Pondiyan And 2 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.4648 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.4648 of 2025 (C.C.No.437 of 2015 of IX Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) For Petitioner : Ms.G.V.Kasthuri 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 Section 341, 294(b), 324, 336, 427 and 506(ii) of Indian Penal Code,1860 r/w.34 of IPC. The incident occurred on 16.07.2014. The de-facto complainant is not traceable. A1 is attending and A2 died. Non Bailable Warrant is pending against the accused A3.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, 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. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.4648 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.437 of 2015 on the file of the IX Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

24.09.2025 rap 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. Suo Motu TR.No.4648 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis