Si Of Police, Salavakkam v. Dhanush

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.44 of 2022 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram) State rep. by Sub Inspector of Police, Salavakkam Police Station, Kancheepuram district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Dhanush ... Respondent For Petitioner : Ms.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 offences under Sections 454 and 383 of IPC. The allegation against the accused is that he broke open the door and had stolen gold, silver articles and cash from the house of the defacto complainant. The property involved has also been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. The defacto complainant also doesn't want to Page No.1 of 3

pursue the matter further.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, 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 CC.No.44 of 2022 on the file of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 11.09.2025 rap 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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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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