State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. Gajamohamed And 5 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.509/2001 of VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) The State rep by The Inspector of Police, North Beach Police station, Chennai.

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. Gaja Mohamed @ Raja

2. Selvam

3. Chinni

4. Anbu @ Anbazhagan

5. Mohan

6. Senthil ... 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. Page No.1 of 4

2. This case in Cr.No.1971 of 1997 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 148, 149 r/w. 341, 342, 364(A), 386 and 506(ii) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is reported that even though the case is one of kidnapping, the complaint is now 70 years old and he does not want to proceed with the case further and the case is pending at summon stage.

3. Considering the nature of allegation, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, summons could not be served, 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.509/2001 on the file of the VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

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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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