Si Of Police v. Roshan Khan
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07.10.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY STC.No.259 of 2024 Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri) State rep by The Special Sub Inspector of Police, Veppanapalli Police Station, Krishnagiri District.
... Petitioner Vs.
Roshan Khan ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Govt. Advocate(Crl.Side)
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 in STC.No.259 of 2024 was taken on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri for the alleged offence under Section 279 of I.P.C. The occurrence is said to have taken place on 10.08.2023. The accused has caused damaged to the vehicle of the de-facto Page No.1 of 3
complainant. It is reported that the de-facto complainant has no objection for closing the case.
3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the reason for absence from his 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 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 STC.No.259 of 2024 of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.
07.10.2025 mp 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. Page No.2 of 3
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
mp Suo Motu TR.No.13039 of 2025 07.10.2025 Page No.3 of 3