Sankarnagar Ps v. Vasudevan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.67/2022 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, Pallavaram Taluk, Chengalpattu) State Rep.by its Inspector of Police (Crime), S-6 Sankar nagar Police Station, Chennai.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Radhakrishnan 2.Vasudevan ... Respondents 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 is registered for alleged offence under Sections 468 and 420 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred during the year 2011. The allegation in this case is that the accused have forged the legal heir certificate. Page No.1 of 3

It is reported that A1 died and A2 was shown as absconding even in the charge sheet. The defacto complainant also not found in the address given and remains untraceable. The case is pending for all these years without any progress. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be executed on A2, 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. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.67 of 2022 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Pallavaram Taluk, Chengalpattu is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

16.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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