Police v. Vasanthakumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.900375 of 2012 of Judicial Magistrate No.I Court, Vellore Taluk, Vellore) State rep. by Inspector of Police, South Crime Police Station, Vellore District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Vasanthakumar

2. Sureshkumar ... Respondents For Petitioner : Ms.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.557 of 2012 dated 07.12.2012 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The stolen property has been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. The defacto complainant has no objection to the case being disposed of on compromise. No other previous or subsequent cases are pending.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of Page No.1 of 3

the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served and consequently, warrant is now pending, 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 C.C.No.375 of 2012 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Vellore Taluk, Vellore, shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 07.10.2025 sms 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.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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