Inspector Of Police v. Munivenkataamma

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Already, this Court disposed of this Suo Motu Transfer Case on 07.10.2025. However, today, this matter is listed under the caption 'For being mentioned'. The error mentioned is corrected and the following is the corrected order:- "IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (PRC.No.800023 of 2009 of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Veppanapalli Police Station, Krishnagiri.

... Petitioner Vs.

Munivenkatakaddu ... Respondent 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 in PRC.No.23 of 2009 was taken on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri for the alleged offence Page No.1 of 3

under Section 302 of I.P.C. The mother case in S.C.No.98 of 1989 proceeded further and resulted in an acquittal. The grounds for acquittal also apply to the present accused. The matter has been pending for the execution of warrant.

3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the background of the accused, the reason for absence from her usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be executed and the accused remains elusive for the past 36 years, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to face trial, it would impinge upon her 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 PRC.No.23 of 2009 of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

07.10.2025 mp 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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