Inspector Of Police, Namakkal P.S v. Palanivelaven

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.391/2019 of Additional Mahila Court, Namakkal Taluk, Namakkal) State rep by its Inspector of Police, Namakkal Police Station, Namakkal.

... Petitioner Vs.

Palanivelaven ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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 Cr.No.65 of 2015 is registered for alleged offences under Section 279 & 304(A) of Indian Penal Code. The defacto complainant has filed claim petition and received the compensation and also submits that the matter need not be pursued any further. The case is pending at the stage of warrant.

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Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be 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. 4.

Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.391/2019 of Additional Mahila Court, Namakkal Taluk, Namakkal is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

25.09.2025 veda 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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