State Government v. Manivannan Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.100069/2010 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) State Rep.by the Inspector of Police, E-1, Mammallapuram Police Station, Chengalpattu.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Manivannan 2.Anthony Muthu ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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 Section 379 of IPC. This is an occurence of the year 2009. The allegation in this case is that the accused has stolen the wire belonging to TANGEDCO. Now, it is Page No.1 of 3

submitted that the wire has been recovered and handed over to TANGEDCO. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against accused. The case is pending at the stage of execution of warrant. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, antecedents of the accused 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.

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Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.100069 of 2010 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 16.09.2025 veda 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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