State Rep By Its Sub Inspector Of Police H-1 v. Daniel Vijai Anand

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.10281 of 2025 (CC.No.1789/2022 of III Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Washermenpet Police Station, Chennai.

... Petitioner Vs.

Daniel Vijai Anand ... Respondent 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. This case is registered in Cr.No.140 of 2022 for alleged offences under Section 279 and 338 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 21.10.2022. The defacto complainant had filed a claim petition and compensation has been awarded. The case is pending at warrant stage. The Page No.1 of 3

learned Counsel for the defacto Complainant is present and submits his no objection to the case being disposed of. 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 served/executed, 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.

3. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.1789/2022 on the file of the III Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 24.09.2025 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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