S.I. Of Police v. Selvaraj

Suo Motu TR.No.10280 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.10280 of 2025 (C.C.No.300116 of 2013 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Ranipet Taluk, Ranipet) 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.387 of 2010 for the alleged offence under Sections 279, 304(A) of I.P.C. and Section 5 r/w 180 MV Act. The mother case in C.C.No.32 of 2011 proceeded further and resulted in an acquittal. The grounds for acquittal also apply to the present accused. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.10280 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

sha 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 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 case in C.C.No.300116 of 2013 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Ranipet Taluk, Ranipet, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.10.2025 sha 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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