Sub Inspecter Of Police,Chithamoor P.S v. Saravanan @ Sathish

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.151 of 2020 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu) The Sub Inspector of Police, Chithamoor Police Station.

... Petitioner Vs.

Saravanan @ Sathish .... 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.This case is registered in Cr.No.176 of 2018 for the alleged offence under Section 454 and 380 of the I.P.C. The incident was occurred on 03.10.2018. The allegation against the accused is that he committed theft of gold jewels from the defacto-complainant's house. The jewels have been Page No.1 of 4

recovered and handed over to the defacto-complainant. It is stated that the defacto-complainant does not want to pursue the matter any further. The matter is pending from the year 2018.

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, 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.151 of 2020 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

08.09.2025 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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