M1 Madhavaramsi Of Police v. Kaliyamoorthy

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.207 of 2020 of District Musif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Madhavarm Taluk, Tiruvallur) For Petitioner : S.Vinoth Kumar Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side)

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 in Cr.No.615 of 2011 dated 11.09.2011 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 341, 323 and 506(i) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is reported that the defacto Complainant has passed away and the family members of the deceased does not wish to pursue the case any further. The case is pending at FS stage since 2011. 3.Considering the nature of allegation, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, 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.207 of 2020 on the file of the District Page No.1 of 3

Musif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Madhavarm Taluk, Tiruvallur stand quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 23.09.2025 shl 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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