Inspector Of Police v. Kadhar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.139 of 2017 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Tirukalkundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) The Inspector of Police, Tirukalkundram Police Station.
... Petitioner Vs.
Kadhar .... 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 in Cr.No.635 of 2016 for the alleged offences under Sections 279 and 304 (A) of the I.P.C. The accident was occurred on 04.12.2016. The defacto-complainant is present. He submits that the person who died is his sister and the accused is also relative. The accused is not in the Page No.1 of 4
present address. It is reported that the defacto-complainant does not want to pursue the matter any further.
3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, 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.
4.Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.139 of 2017 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Tirukalkundram Taluk, Chengalpattu, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 08.09.2025 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.
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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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