Si Of Police, Salavakkam v. Manikandan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.16313 of 2025 ( C.C.No.46/2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram) The Sub-Inspector of Police, Salavakkam Police Station, Kancheepuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Manikandan ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government 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 is registered for alleged offences under Section 279 and 337 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The defacto complainant is present because the parties are related to each other she submits that she has not filed any claim petition. It is still open for her to claim. Police is directed to give her a set of papers. If she wants, she can proceed. The quashing of this case will Page No.1 of 3

not in any manner affect such claim petition if any.

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.46/2019 on the file of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 22.09.2025 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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