Ranipet Police Station v. Thomas Alwa Edison

Suo Motu TR.No.5899 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.5899 of 2025 (C.C.No.28 of 2020 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Ranipet Taluk, Ranipet.) State Represented by The Sub Inspector of Police, Ranipet Police Station, Vellore District.

... Petitioner -vsThomas Alwa Edison and another ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar, 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 in Crime No.150 of 2015 dated 31.03.2015 is registered for alleged offences under Section 392 of Indian Penal D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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The property was recovered and returned and the defacto complainant does not want to pursue the matter any further. 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 / warrant could not be served / 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.

3. Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.28 of 2020 on the file of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Ranipet Taluk, Ranipet is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 08.10.2025 rna 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.5899 of 2025 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis