The Inspector Of Police, Thoppur P.S v. Palani And 47 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.11115 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.11115 of 2025 (PRC.No.600027 of 2015 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.2, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

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.369 of 2014 dated 28.08.2023 for the alleged offence under Sections 147, 148, 341, 324 and 307 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 3 and 4 of TNPPDL Act. Even though this is an offence under Section 307 of IPC, considering the fact that the conflict arose during the Temple festival and the parties have subsequently patched up amicably, I am of the view that this case can be dealt with according to the defacto complainant's version. The defacto complainant has already sent a video that he does not want to proceed with the case further. The case is pending for service of summons.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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rap 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 PRC.No.600027 of 2015 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.2, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 17.09.2025 rap 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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