State Represented By Kuvagam Ps v. Kumar And Other

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.12442 of 2025 ( CC.No.125/2023 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Senthurai Taluk, Ariyalur) The state rep. by The Inspector of Police, Kuvagam Police Station, Ariyalur ... Petitioner Vs.

Kumar and another ... 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.184 of 2021 dated 29.07.2021 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 21(1) and 21(2) of Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Page No.1 of 3

Act, 1957. The allegation against the accused is that he had committed theft of 1/2 unit of river sand. A1 has been regularly attending the Court. In respect of A2, non-bailable warrant is pending.

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 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.125/2023 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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