State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police C-1 Crime v. Deepash And 6 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.17404 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.17404 of 2025 (P.R.C.No. 119 of 2013 of VIII 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. This case, Cr.No.1156 of 2013 is registered for alleged offence under Section 399 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is that all these accused were found preparing for commission of crime by hiding themselves and conspiring in a public place. For the said allegation, the case is pending from the year 2013. Even the concerned police are of the view that no meaningful trial is likely in the instant case. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, even if the accused is brought to face trial, it will impinge upon their 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 P.R.C.No.119 of 2013 on the file of VIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand 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.17404 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis