The S.I. Of Police v. Jayanthi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.9369 of 2025 (CC.No.74/2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Edappadi Taluk, Salem) The State rep. by The Sub-Inspector of Police, Edapadi Police Station, Salem.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Jayanthi

2. Gowri ... Respondents 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.The case was registered in Cr.No.36 of 2016 dated 27.01.2016 for the alleged offence under Section 448, 427, 294(b), 506(ii) r/w. 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of non-bailable warrant.

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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 are brought to face trial, it would impinge upon their 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.74/2019 on the file of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Edappadi Taluk, Salem shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 22.09.2025 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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