State Government v. Sasikumar And Another,

Suo Motu TR.No. 4776 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.4776 of 2025 (C.C.No.19 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram) 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 was registered in Cr.No.1025 of 2016 dated 18.12.2016 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is reported that stolen property has already been recovered and returned to the defacto complainant. It is further submitted that there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. The defacto complainant is present before the Court and has stated that he wants to pursue the case further. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No. 4776 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

3. Be that as it may, it can be seen that prime accused (A1) admitted his guilt and has already undergone punishment. As far as A2 is concerned, he has been regularly attending the Court.

4. Considering the long period during which the accused have been facing the case and the nature of allegation against them, any further continuation of the trial would impinge upon the right to a speedy trial of the accused. Continuing with the case would serve no useful purpose.

5. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.19 of 2020 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 15.10.2025 nsl 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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