Madras High CourtSUO MOTU TR/17901/2025disposed of

Si Of Police v. Magenthiran

2025-10-25Honourable Mr.Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy2 pages

Suo Motu TR.No. 17901 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.17901 of 2025 (C.C.No.66 of 2018 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthukottai Taluk, Tiruvallur) 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.266 of 2018 dated 05.07.2018 for the alleged offence under Section 379 and 430 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is that the accused illegally transported 1/4 unit of sand. It is reported that the case has been pending from the year 2018, and the case is presently pending at the stage of summons. It is further reported that there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No. 17901 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.66 of 2018 on the file of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthukottai Taluk, Tiruvallur shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 25.10.2025 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.

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