S-13, Chrompet Police Station v. Hariharan @ Hari

Suo Motu TR.No.13802 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.13802 of 2025 (C.C.No. 429 of 2023 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Pallavaram Taluk, Chegalpattu) 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.626 of 2018 dated 04.10.2018 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is reported that stolen property has already been recovered and returned to the defacto complainant. There is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. Further, it is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of summons. The defacto complainant is present before the Court and has stated that he does not want to pursue the case any further. 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. 429 of 2023 on the file of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Pallavaram Taluk, Chegalpattu shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 16.10.2025 vv 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. Suo Motu TR.No.13802 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis