Peerkankarani Ps v. Arun Kumar.K

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Already, this Court disposed of this Suo Motu Transfer Case on 22.10.2025. However, today, this matter is listed under the caption 'For being mentioned'. The error mentioned is corrected and the following is the corrected order:- "IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.300043 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu) 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 is registered for alleged offence under Sections 279 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code. The allegation in this case is that on 19.07.2016 at about 3.00 p.m a lorry bearing No.TN 28 Y 2442 had hit the victim and he sustained injuries. The de facto complainant is not traceable. It is not known whether any claim petition is filed or not. The case is pending at the stage of fresh summons. 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 Page No.1 of 3

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.

3. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.300043 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. It is made clear that this order will not in any manner affect the further proceedings even if any claim petition is filed.

22.10.2025 grs Note to the Trial Court:

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."

17.11.2025 grs Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

grs 17.11.2025 Page No.3 of 3