Yethappur Ps v. Manikandan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7426 of 2025 (S.T.C.No. 2 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate I, Attur Taluk, Salem) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Yethappur Police Station, Salem.

... Petitioner Vs.

Manikandan ... 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. This case is registered for alleged offence under Sections 279 and 337 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is submitted that the defacto complainant is not residing at the given address and remains untraceable till date and no claim petition is filed. Further, the case is presently pending at the stage of Page No.1 of 3

warrant.

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 case in S.T.C.No. 2 of 2021 on the file of Judicial Magistrate I, Attur Taluk, Salem shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. It is made clear that this order will not in any manner affect the further proceedings even if any claim petition is filed. 22.09.2025 nsl 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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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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