Inspector Of Police v. Balaji @ Balasubramaniam

Suo Motu TR.No. 17158 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.17158 of 2025 (C.C.No.2500148 of 2018 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. V, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore) 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.1189 of 2009 for the alleged offence under Section 401 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is reported that there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. Further, it is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of warrant as against A1 and A3 and A2 has been regularly attending the Court.

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Suo Motu TR.No. 17158 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 warrant 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. 2500148 of 2018 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No. V, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 07.10.2025 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.17158 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis