Vazhavanthan v. Palanivel

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.12106 of 2025 ( CC.No.139/2023 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Senthurai Taluk, Ariyalur) The state rep. by The Sub- Inspector of Police, Senthurai Police Station, Ariyalur ... Petitioner Vs.

Palanivel ... 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 was registered in Cr.No.486 of 2021 dated 13.12.2021 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 21(1) of Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957. The allegation against the accused is that he had committed theft of 1/2 unit of Page No.1 of 3

river sand. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against the accused.

3. 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 summons/warrants could not be 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.

4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.139/2023 on the file of the District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Senthurai Taluk, Ariyalur shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 16.09.2025 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. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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