Sooramangalam Awps v. Ramanathan
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 22.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7559 of 2025 (C.C.No. 2500018 of 2018 of Additional Mahila Court, Salem Taluk, Salem) The State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam All Women Police Station, Salem.
... Petitioner Vs.
Ramanathan ... 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 294(b), 323, 354(A)(ii), 354(B), 506(ii) of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 4 of Tamilnadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998. It is submitted that the defacto complainant is not residing at the given address and remains untraceable till date. Further, the case is pending at the stage of summons. Page No.1 of 3
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 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.
4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No. 2500018 of 2018 on the file of Additional Mahila Court, Salem Taluk, Salem shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.
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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