Sho, Thirunallar Ps v. Sivamurugan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.9284 of 2025 (CC.No.808 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Karaikal Taluk, Karaikal) State Rep.by the Station House Officer, Thirunallar Police Station, Karaikal.

... Petitioner Vs.

Sivamurugan ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandramurthy ADPP (Puducherry)

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 in Cr.No. 56 of 2019 is registered for alleged offences under Sections 294(b) and 506(ii) of I.P.C. This is a case of dispute between neighbours. Both have vacated the house. The defacto complainant not traceable. The case is pending from the year 2019 at the stage of service of Page No.1 of 3

summon on the accused.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, 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 proceedings in CC.No.808 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Karaikal Taluk, Karaikal, is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

25.09.2025 mtl 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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