State Rep By Its Sub Inspector Of Police v. Puzhagendhi @ Puzagal

Suo Motu TR.No.8283 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.8283 of 2025 (C.C.No. 998 of 2022 of XV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) For Petitioner : Ms.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, Cr.No.13 of 2021 is registered for alleged offences under Sections 392 r/w 34 of IPC, 1860. This is a case of cell phone theft. Eventhough the property was not recovered still the defacto complainant doesn't want to pursue the matter further. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against the accused. The case is pending at summons stage.

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 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.

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Suo Motu TR.No.8283 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No. 998 of 2022 on the file of XV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 14.10.2025 rap 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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