Thazhambur P.S., v. Palani

Suo Motu TR.No.7516 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7516 of 2025 (C.C.No.273 of 2022 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu) 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 in Cr.No.1 of 2017 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 279 and 304 (A) of the I.P.C. It is reported that the defactocomplainant is not found in the respective address and remains untraceable. The matter has been pending since 2017 and and it is not known whether any claim petition is filed or not. There is no previous or subsequent case 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 summons could not be served, 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.7516 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.273 of 2022 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. It is made clear that the disposal of this case shall not, in any manner, affect any claim petition that may be filed in the future.

24.10.2025 ep 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.7516 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis