Si Of Police, Erode South Ps v. Chithra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.368 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Bhavani Taluk, Erode) State Rep.by its Inspector of Police, Bhavani Police Station, Erode.

... Petitioner Vs.

Chithra ... Respondent 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. 2.

This case is registered for alleged offence under Sections 379 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 07.09.2021. The allegation in this case is that the accused has stolen gold coin and a cash to a sum of Rs.200/- from the defacto complainant. It is reported that the properties were recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. It can be seen that there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. The case is pending for Page No.1 of 3

service of summon on the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon 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. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.368 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Bhavani Taluk, Erode is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

18.09.2025 veda 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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