Walajapet Police Station v. Dakshan
Suo Motu TR.No.7298 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15.10.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7298 of 2025 (C.C.No.47 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate No.2 Court, Wallajahpet Taluk, Ranipet) 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.46 of 2017 for the alleged offences under Sections 279, 338 and 304(A) of the I.P.C. The accident was occurred on 30.01.2017. It is reported that claim petition has been filed and compensation has been received. The matter has been pending since 2017. Defacto complainant does not want to proceed the case any further. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
Suo Motu TR.No.7298 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
sha 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.
4.Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.47 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate No.2 Court, Wallajahpet Taluk, Ranipet, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.
15.10.2025 sha 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.
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