State Government v. Murugan

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Already, this Court disposed of this Suo Motu Transfer Case on 09.09.2025. However, today, this matter is listed under the caption 'For being mentioned'. The error mentioned is corrected and the following is the corrected order:- "IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100270 of 2000 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Kancheepuram) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Govt. Advocate(Crl. Side)

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 Sections 279,337 and 304(A) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 10.07.2000 The claim petition has been filed and compensation has been received by the claimant and the defacto complainant also doesn-t want to Page No.1 of 3

pursue the matter further. The case is pending at summons stage

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 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, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served.

4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.100270 of 2000 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Kancheepuram stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 09.09.2025 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."

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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