Inspector Of Police, Thirumuruganpoondi P.S v. Mohankumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.472 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Avinashi, Avinashi Taluk, Tiruppur) The Sub Inspector of Police, Thirumuruganpoondi Police station ... Petitioner Vs.

Mohankumar ... Respondent 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.1128 of 2017 for the alleged offence under Section 341 & 354 of I.P.C and Section 4 of TNPHWA. The occurrence is said to have taken place on 21.12.2017. It is reported that the defactocomplainant is not found in the respective address and remains untraceable. The matter has been pending since 2017.

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3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, 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.472 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Avinashi, Avinashi Taluk, Tiruppur, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

09.09.2025 av/ep 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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