Thermal Police Station v. Ajith And 3 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.17840 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.17840 of 2025 (C.C.No.161 of 2019 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Neyveli Taluk, Cuddalore, ) 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 in C.C.No.161 of 2019 was taken on the file of the District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Neyveli Taluk, Cuddalore, for the alleged offences under Sections 294(b), 323, 324 and 506(2) of I.P.C and Section 4 of TN Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2002. The de-facto complainant does not want to pursue the case further. The case is at summons stage.

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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.161 of 2019 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Neyveli Taluk, Cuddalore, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

17.10.2025 mp 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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