Mount Traffic Investigation v. Saloman

Suo Motu TR.No.12112 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.12112 of 2025 (CC.300105/2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Alandur Taluk, Chengalpattu) 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. This case is registered in Cr.No.392 of 2016 dated 18.08.2016 for alleged offences under Section 279 and 304A of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The incident occurred on 17.08.2016. The defacto complainant had filed a claim petition and compensation has been awarded. The case is pending at FS stage.

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 served/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 Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.12112 of 2025 unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in CC.300105/2017 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Alandur Taluk, Chengalpattu shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 26.09.2025 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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