The Sub Inspector Of Police, Mathikonpalayam Police Station v. M. Vikram Singh S/O Mangilal

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.1543 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.1, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri) The Sub Inspector of Police, Mathikonpalayam Police Station.

... Petitioner Vs.

M.Vikram Singh .... 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 in Cr.No.410 of 2021 for the alleged offences under Sections 279 and 337 of the I.P.C. The accident was occurred on 23.10.2021. It is reported that claim petition has been filed and compensation has been received. The defacto-complainant does not want to pursue the case Page No.1 of 4

any further. The matter has been pending since 2021. 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 S.T.C.No.1543 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.1, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

17.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 4

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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