State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. Raju Split Up Main Cc.No.247/2021

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.691 of 2022 of XVI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sugendran 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 was registered in Cr.No.26 of 2015 for the alleged offence under Section 41 (ii) r/w 102 Cr.P.C. and 379 I.P.C. The mother case in C.C.No.247 of 2021 proceeded further and resulted in an acquittal. The grounds for acquittal also apply to the present accused. The matter has been pending for the execution of warrant.

3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the background of the accused, the reason for absence from her usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be executed, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to face trial, it would impinge upon her right to a speedy trial. Due to the passage of time, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and Page No.1 of 3

no useful purpose would be served.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

4.Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.691 of 2022 of XVI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

24.09.2025 ep 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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