State Government v. Nagaraj

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100019 of 2012 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) 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 in Cr.No.356 of 2012 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 381, 120 (B) and 34 of the I.P.C. The allegation in this case is that the accused committed theft of defacto-complainant's car. It is reported that the property has been recovered and handed over to the complainant and the complainant does not want to pursue the case any further. There is no previous or subsequent case against the accused. The matter has been pending since 2012.

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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 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 case in C.C.No.100019 of 2012 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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