The Sub Inspector Of Police, Anaicut Ps v. Elumala

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7603 of 2025 (C.C.No.42 of 2020 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu)) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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.56 of 2018 for the alleged offence under Sections 379 and 430 of IPC. The incident occurred when the accused was found in possession of one unit of sand without any valid licence. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against the accused. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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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.42 of 2020 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.

15.09.2025 kmm 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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