State Government v. Sriramsankaran
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.52 of 2021 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) State rep. by Special Sub Inspector of Police, AWPS Mamallapuram Police Station, Kancheepuram district. ... Petitioner Vs.
1.Sri Ramsankaran 2.Sankar Sedhuraman 3.Radha Sankaran 4.Srivithya Sankaran ... Respondents 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.The case arises out of matrimonial discard. The accused was tried for the offence under Sections 498 (A) I.P.C., and Sections 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, in Cr.No.1 of 2018. The defacto-complainant as well as the accused are not found in the respective address. They remain untraceable inspite of the best efforts by the Police. The matter has been pending since Page No.1 of 3
2018.
3.Considering the factual matrix, the context in which the conflict arose, the background of the parties, and their present position, this is an appropriate case for the exercise of jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
4.Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.52 of 2021 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. It is made clear that, if necessary, the case may be reopened.
23.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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