Inspector Of Police C2 Crime v. Mukesh And 4 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.15428 of 2025 (P.R.C.No. 64 of 2012 of VIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, C-2, Elephant Gate Police Station, Crime Branch, Flower Brazaar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Mukesh

2. Vikram

3. Kulthipmari

4. Jayanthilal

5. Ramesh ... Respondents 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.The case was registered in Cr.No.1396 of 2011 for the alleged offence under Section 399 r/w 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is that the accused persons gathered in night with weapons to plan a robbery in jewellery shop. It is reported that the case is presently pending at Page No.1 of 3

the stage of warrant and the prosecution does not want to pursue the case any further.

3. 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 warrant could not be executed, 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 P.R.C.No. 64 of 2012 on the file of VIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 24.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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