R-7, Crime, Inspector Of Police v. Srinivasan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.1835/2020 of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) The State rep by The Inspector of Police, KK Nagar Police station, Chennai

...Petitioner

Vs.

Srinivasan ... Respondent 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.This case in Cr.No.414 of 2018 dated 18.06.2018 was registered for the alleged offences under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is reported that the stolen property has been recovered and handed over to the Page No.1 of 3

defacto Complainant. The whereabouts of the defacto complainant is unknown and the case is pending from the year 2018.

3. Considering the nature of allegation, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, summons/warrant 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 CC.No.1835/2020 on the file of the XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

24.09.2025 shl 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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