Chrompet Tiw v. Govindasamy
Suo Motu TR.No. 14184 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.14184 of 2025 (S.T.C.No.991 of 2023 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 allegation in this case is that the accused drove the vehicle and caused injuries. The case was registered in Cr.No.578 of 2018 dated 25.10.2018 for the alleged offence under Section 279 and 338 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.
3. When the matter was called, the accused was present before the Court and pleaded guilty.
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Suo Motu TR.No. 14184 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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4. Considering the overall nature of the accident, the fact that the accused has been facing the case for a long time and that he has now pleaded guilty, this Court is of the view that a penalty of fine of Rs.200/- for the offence under Section 279 of IPC and Rs.300/- for the offence under Section 338 of IPC shall be imposed. The fine amount shall be paid by the accused on the next date of hearing before the Trial Court.
5. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.991 of 2023 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No. I, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu shall stand disposed of and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 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. Suo Motu TR.No.14184 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis