State Government v. Kannan

Suo Motu TR.No.6794 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.6794 of 2025 (CC.45/2017 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) 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.378 of 2016 for alleged offence under Section 279 & 304(A) of IPC. The defacto complainant is present and submits that he has filed claim petition and received the compensation. Further, the defacto complainant does not want to pursue the matter any further. Presently, the case is pending at the stage of issue of fresh summons on the accused.

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Suo Motu TR.No.6794 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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Considering the factual matrix, context of the case 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 proceedings in CC.45/2017 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

23.09.2025 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. Suo Motu TR.No.6794 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis