Sub Inspector Of Police N-3 Mythiyalpet Ps v. Murugan
Suo Motu TR.No.18447 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.18447 of 2025 (C.C.No.205 of 2025 of XVI 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.The case was registered in Cr.No.301 of 2018 for the alleged offence under Section 379 r/w 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. It is reported that stolen property is with the defacto complainant and there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. Further, it is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of summons. The defacto complainant is present before the Court and has stated that he does not want to pursue the case any further.
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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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.205 of 2025 of XVI Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands 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.18447 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis