Inspector Of Police v. Esudass

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.234 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Madurantakam) Sub Inspector of Police, Chunambedu Police Station, Madurantakam.

... Petitioner Vs Esudass and others ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate

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 for alleged offences under Sections 457 and 380 r/w.34 of IPC. The allegation is that the accused had stolen the household articles belonging to the defacto complainant. However, the property involved has been recovered. However, warrant is pending against the accused. The defacto complainant died.

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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 CC.No.234 of 2020 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Madurantakam stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

16.09.2025 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. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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