Padalam Police Station v. Logeshvaran And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.8712 of 2025 (C.C.No.152/2024 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Madhuranthagam Taluk, Chengalpattu) 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 was registered in Crime No.27 of 2019 for alleged offences under Section 294(b), 323, 324 & 506(2) of IPC. The incident occurred in the year 2019. The defacto complainant has died without filing any claim petition. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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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 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.152/2024 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Madhuranthagam Taluk, Chengalpattu shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 15.09.2025 kmm 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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