The Sub Inspector Of Police, Chunambedu Ps v. Moorthi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.421 of 2020 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu) The Sub Inspector of Police, Chunambedu Police Station.

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.Moorthi 2.Raja .... Respondents 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 in Cr.No.209 of 2001 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 452, 427 and 506 (ii) of the I.P.C. The occurrence is of the year 2001. It is reported that the defacto-complainant has since died. The matter has been pending since 2001.

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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, and the matter has been pending since 2001, any further continuation of the trial would impinge upon his right to a speedy trial of the accused and no useful purpose would be served. 4.Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.421 of 2020 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu, 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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