St. Thomas Mount Police Station v. Raja

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.81 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Alandur Taluk, Chengalpattu) State Rep. by The Sub-Inspector of Police, St. Thomas Mount Police Station, Chennai.

... Petitioner Vs.

Raja .... 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.The case was registered in C.C.No..81 of 2022 dated 04.02.2022 for the alleged offence under Section 379 read with 34 I.P.C. The occurrence is said to have taken place on 05.05.2021 The accused committed theft of complainant's phone. It is reported that the phone has been recovered and Page No.1 of 3

returned to the complainant.

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 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.81 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Alandur Taluk, Chengalpattu, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

06.10.2025 ep/mp 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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