Vadaponparappi v. Thandabani And 2 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.18006 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.18006 of 2025 (PRC.No.14 of 2003 of 2010 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi)

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 in PRC.No.14 of 2003 was taken on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi for the alleged offence under Sections 147, 148, 341, 323, 324, 307 & 427 of IPC. The mother case in S.C.No.250 of 2003 proceeded further and resulted in an acquittal. The grounds for acquittal also apply to the present accused. The matter has been pending for the execution of warrant.

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Suo Motu TR.No.18006 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the background of the accused, the reason for absence from her usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be executed, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to face trial, it would impinge upon her 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 PRC.No.14 of 2003 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.10.2025 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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