State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. Vijayakumar And Another 1

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.11851 of 2025 (CC.No.3684/2017 of VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) The state rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, North Beach Police Station, Chennai ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Vijayakumar

2. Samprakash ... Respondents 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. The case was registered in Cr.No.1266 of 2017 dated 25.10.2017 for the alleged offence under Section 294(b), 384 and 506(2) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The complainant is present and submits the amount of Rs.150/- has Page No.1 of 3

already been returned to him. The accused remains untraceable and summons could not be executed despite best efforts.

3. Considering the long pendency, the complainant's stand and the fact that the accused remains untraceable, further continuation would impinge upon the right to a speedy trial. No useful purpose will be served by keeping the matter pending.

4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.3684/2017 on the file of the VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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