State Government v. Raja

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.700216 of 2013 of Additional Mahila Court, (Judicial Magistrate Court) Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur) State Rep.by the Inspector of Police, Perambalur Police Station, Perambalur.

... Petitioner Vs.

Raja ... 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. The case was registered in Cr.No.1149 of 2011 for the alleged offence under Sections 294(b) and 323 of I.P.C. This is an occurrence of the year 2011. It is reported that the defacto complainant is not found in the respective address and remain untraceable. The case is pending from the year 2011 at the Page No.1 of 3

stage of execution of warrant on the accused.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, 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.

4. Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.700216 of 2013 of Additional Mahila Court, (Judicial Magistrate Court) Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur, is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 19.09.2025 mtl 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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