State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. A1. Masthan And 4 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.16400 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.16400 of 2025 (C.C.No.1467 of 2015 of XVI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) 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.The case was registered in Cr.No.885 of 2013 for the alleged offence under Section 288, 337 and 338 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is that the centering structure at KCS School collapsed during concreting work due to contractor negligence, in which the defacto complainant sustained a fracture on his hand. For the said allegation, the matter has been pending from the year 2013 and is presently pending at the stage of summons. It is further reported that the defacto complainant has since died.

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Suo Motu TR.No.16400 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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.1467 of 2015 on the file of XVI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 14.10.2025 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. Suo Motu TR.No.16400 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis