Palur Police Station v. Anthonyrobin
Suo Motu TR.No.6769 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.6769 of 2025 (C.C.No.768 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Chengalpattur Taluk, Chengalpattu) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Govt.Advocate(Crl.Side)
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 Sections 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 14.07.2022. The accused had stolen two numbers of battery. The property involved has been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. The defacto complainant doesn't want to pursue the matter further.
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.
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Suo Motu TR.No.6769 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.768 of 2022 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 09.09.2025 rap 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. Suo Motu TR.No.6769 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis