State Government v. Venkadesan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100185 of 2012 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) State rep. by Inspector of Police, E-2, Thirukalukundram Police Station, Kancheepuram district.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Venkatesan 2.Babu ... 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.

This case is registered in Cr.No.608 of 2009 for alleged offence under section 379 of IPC. The allegation in this case is that the accused have stolen electric wire belonging to the TNEB Department. It is reported that the stolen wire was recovered and handed over to the Department. There is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused and the case is pending at Page No.1 of 3

the stage of fresh summons on the accused.

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 proceedings in C.C.No.100185 of 2012 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 23.09.2025 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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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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