The Inspector Of Police Sendurai v. Santhoshkumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.9066 of 2025 ( CC.No.54/2024 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Senthurai Taluk, Ariyalur) The state rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, Velur Police Station, Namakkal ... Petitioner Vs.

Santhoshkumar ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (crl.side)

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 was registered in Cr.No.505 of 2021 dated 29.12.2021 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The complainant is present and submits the amount of Rs.200/- has already been returned to him. The accused remains untraceable and summons could not be Page No.1 of 3

executed despite best efforts.

3. Considering the long pendency, the complainant's stand and the fact that the accused remains untraceable, further continuation would impinge upon the right to a speedy trial. No useful purpose will be served by keeping the matter pending.

4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.54/2024 on the file of the District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Senthurai Taluk, Ariyalur shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 16.09.2025 shl 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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