Traffic Investigation Chrompet Ps v. Kuppusamy

Suo Motu TR.No. 13075 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.13075 of 2025 (C.C.No.300219 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. I, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government 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 was registered in Cr.No.553 of 2015 dated 02.10.2015 for the alleged offence under Section 279 and 304(A) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is submitted that the defacto complainant is not residing at the given address and remains untraceable till date. It is also not known whether any claim petition has been filed in connection with the incident. The case is presently pending at the stage of issuance of summons.

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Suo Motu TR.No. 13075 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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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 C.C.No.300219 of 2016 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No. I, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. It is made clear that if any claim petition is filed at a later stage, the present order shall not affect such proceedings.

06.10.2025 nsl 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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