Forest South Range v. Savali.E And 2 Others
Suo Motu TR.No. 5774 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09.10.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.5774 of 2025 (CC.200194/2008 of Judicial Magistrate, Omalur Taluk, Salem) For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandra Murthy Additional Public Prosecutor Puducherry
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 Crime No.01 of 2008 for the alleged offences under Section 40, 42, 43(1), 43(2), 48(A), 49 and 51 of Forest Act, 1972. The allegation against the Accused is that on 26.09.2008, the accused exhibited three sloth bears and caused cruelty on the animals. For the said allegation, the case is pending from 2008 and the case is pending at warrant stage.
3.Considering the nature of allegation, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, 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.
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Suo Motu TR.No. 5774 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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4. Accordingly, the CC.200194/2008 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Omalur Taluk, Salem shall stand disposed of and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.
09.10.2025 shl 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.5774 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis