Sho Vanur v. Ravikumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.6503 of 2025 (S.T.C.No.113 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Vanur, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram) The State rep. by The Station House Officer, Vanur Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Ravikumar ... 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. This case is registered for alleged offences under Section 279 and 337 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred in the year 2020. In view of the simple nature of injury, the defacto complainant has not even filed a claim petition. It is submitted that there is no previous or subsequent case as Page No.1 of 3

against the accused and case is presently pending at the stage of summons.

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 S.T.C.No.113 of 2022 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court, Vanur, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 17.09.2025 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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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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