Sho, D Nagar P.S. v. Krishnan

Suo Motu TR.No.15706 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.15706 of 2025 (C.C.No.1200187 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry) For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandramurthy Additional Public Prosecutor (Puducherry)

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.218 of 2013 dated 28.10.2013 for the alleged offence under Sections 341 and 324 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The defacto complainant is present before the Court and submits that he does not want to pursue the case any further. It is reported that the case is presently pending at the stage of summons and there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. The matter has been pending from the year 2013. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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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.1200187 of 2016 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 17.10.2025 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.

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