The Sub Inspector Of Police v. Syad Sabir

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.5000120 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sugendran 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. This case is registered for alleged offences under Sections 457 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 28.11.2013. The property was recovered and handed over to the de facto complainant. The de facto complainant does not want to pursue the case further. This is case of theft of six tyres. Out of six tyres, only five tyres were recovered and handed over to the de facto complainant. The case is pending at the stage of fresh summons against the first accused and at the stage of NBW against the second accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from their usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons/warrant could not be served/executed, it is evident that even if the accused are brought to face trial, it would impinge upon their right to a speedy trial. Due to the passage of time, a meaningful trial is Page No.1 of 3

unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

grs

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.5000120 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

14.10.2025 grs 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.3 of 3