Sub Inpector Of Police v. Arunothayam

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.21 of 2020 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu) The Sub Inspector of Police G2 Chunambedu Police station.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Arunothayam 2.Ravichandran ... 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.33 of 2010 for the alleged offences under Sections 294 (b), 323, 448 and 506 (ii) of I.P.C. The occurrence is said to have taken place on 07.01.2010. It is reported that the defacto-complainant has since died and his family members does not want to pursue the case any further. The matter has been pending since 2010. It is further stated that the Page No.1 of 3

accused has been attending the Court.

3.Considering the nature of the allegation, and since the accused has been facing the case since 2010, any further continuation of the trial would impinge upon his right to a speedy trial of the accused and no useful purpose would be served.

4.Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.21 of 2020 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

17.09.2025 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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