S.I.Of Police Wellington P.S v. Arun
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC. No.76 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Coonoor Taluk, Nilgiris) State Rep. by its Sub Inspector of Police, Wellington Police Station, Nilgiris.
... Petitioner Vs.
1.Kamalahassan @ Babu Lal 2.Arun ... Respondents 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.30 of 2013 for the alleged offence under Sections 294(b), 323 and 324 of I.P.C. It can be seen that the split up mother case even though ended in conviction, the accused were directed to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/- and they also paid, for the other accused case is split Page No.1 of 3
up and pending for warrant and the occurrence is of the year 2013.
3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the background of the accused, the reason for his absence at his place of residence, and the submission that despite best efforts, the warrant could not be served, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to face trial, it would impinge upon their 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 CC. No.76 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Coonoor Taluk, Nilgiris, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.
19.09.2025 mtl 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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