Inspector Of Police v. Manikandan

Suo Motu TR.No. 14954 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.14954 of 2025 (CC.1174/2020 of JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO - VIII, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore) 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 is registered in Crime No.250 of 2018 for alleged offence under Sections 279 & 304(A) of Indian Penal Code. It is reported that in this case, the defacto complainant and the dependents of the victim have not filed any claim petition. Therefore, the police are directed to serve a set of papers on the family of the victim. The said family are at liberty to file a claim petition, if they so desire and they may also approach the Legal Aid Authority where the legal aid services shall be provided to them. It is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of warrant and there is no previous or subsequent case against the accused.

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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 summons 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. 4.

Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.1174/2020 of JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO - VIII, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

13.10.2025 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.

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