Sho Traffic West, Puducherry v. Vinothkumar

Suo Motu TR.No.7228 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7228 of 2025 (STC.No.628 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate No.V, Puducherry Taluk,Puducherry) For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandra Murthy APP, (Puducherry) Assisted by Mr.M.Thamizhmani(Puducherry)

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 Section 279 and 338 of Section Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 3 r/w 181 and 146 r/w.196 Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. The incident occurred on 20.02.2020. The defacto complainant is not traceable. It is not known whether any claim petition is filed or not. Even if it is filed, the disposal of this case will not prejudice the same. Warrant is pending against the accused.

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 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.

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Suo Motu TR.No.7228 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.628 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate No.V, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.

09.10.2025 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.7228 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis