Inspector Of Police, Annur Ps v. Pukkan @ Moorthy And 4 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.436 of 2023 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Annur, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore) State Rep. by The Inspector of Police Annur Police Station, Coimbatore ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Pukkan @ Moorthy 2.Magesh 3.Kulla Duraiyan @ Subramanian 4.Nadupaiyan @ Karuppasamy .... 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.400 of 2015 for the alleged offence under Section 379 I.P.C. The allegation in this case is that the accused committed theft of complainant's two bikes and one mobile phone. It is Page No.1 of 3

reported that the property has been recovered and handed over to the complainant. There is no previous or subsequent case against the accused. 3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from their 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 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 C.C.No.436 of 2023 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Annur, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

07.10.2025 smv 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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