State Government v. Udhayakumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY ( CC.16/2021 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) State rep. by Inspector of Police, E-1, Mammallapuram Police Station, Kancheepuram district.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Udhayakumar 2.Vijay ... 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.

The case was registered in Cr.No.1088 of 2020 for alleged offence under section 392 and 34 of IPC. It is reported that the stolen property was recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. The defacto complainant is present and submits that the matter need not be pursued any Page No.1 of 3

further. There is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused and the accused is regularly attending the case.

3.

Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the antecedents of the accused, any further continuance of case would impinge upon accused's 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 CC.16/2021 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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