Sho Srimushnam v. Karikalan

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Already, this Court disposed of this Suo Motu Transfer Case on 15.10.2025. 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: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.No.

of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Virudhachalam 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 STC.No.43 of 2021 was taken on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore,, for the alleged offences under Sections 294(b) and 323 of IPC. The case is at summons stage. Page No.1 of 3

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 STC.No.43 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.10.2025 mp 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."

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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