Neravy P.S, Karaikal. v. Selvam @ Selvakumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.66 of 2024 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Karaikal Taluk, Karaikal) State Rep. by the The Sub Inspector of Police Neravy Police Station, Karaikal ... Petitioner Vs.

Selvam @ Selvakumar .... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandramurthy ADPP (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.82 of 2007 for the alleged offence under Section 380 of the I.P.C. The mother case in C.C.No.707 of 2023 proceeded further and resulted in an acquittal. The grounds for acquittal also apply to the present accused. The matter has been pending for the execution Page No.1 of 3

of warrant.

3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the background of the accused, the reason for his absence at his place of residence, and the submission made 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 her 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.66 of 2024 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Karaikal Taluk, Karaikal, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

25.09.2025 mtl 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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