Special Sub Inspector Of Police Mohanur Ps v. Ramalingam And 4 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.169/2020 of Judicial Magistrate No.II Court, Namakkal Taluk, Namakkal) State rep by its Inspector of Police, Mohanur Police Station, Namakkal.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Ramalingam 2.Arjunan 3.Nalliannan 4.Ramasamy 5.Velusamy ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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.361 of 2012 for the alleged offence under Sections 147, 148, 447, 294(b), 341, 427 & 506(ii) of Indian Penal Page No.1 of 3

Code. It is reported that in this case, both the defacto complainant and accused were not traceable and the matter is pending at the stage of service of summon on the accused.

3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon 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 case in CC.169/2020 of Judicial Magistrate No.II Court, Namakkal Taluk, Namakkal shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.

25.09.2025 veda 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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