State Government,Vengal Ps v. Murugan And 6 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.272 of 2022 of Additional Mahila Court, Tiruvallur Taluk, Tiruvallur) For Petitioner : 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.This case in Cr.No.246 of 2017 dated 24.05.2017 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 147, 294(b), 323, 324 and 506(ii) r/w.34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2002. It is reported that the defacto Complainant does not wish to pursue the case any further. The case is pending at FS 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 Page No.1 of 3

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 C.C.No.272 of 2022 on the file of the Additional Mahila Court, Tiruvallur Taluk, Tiruvallur stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

23.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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