Sho Veppur P.S v. Jayaseelan

Suo Motu TR.No.19785 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.19785 of 2025 (C.C.No.7000150 of 2018 of Judicial Magistrate Court No:I, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore) For Petitioner : Ms.G.V.Kasthuri 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 offences under Sections 379 and 430 of IPC, 1860 and Section 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957. The allegation is that the accused had stolen three units of river sand. The matter is at the fresh summons stage. There is no previous or subsequent case against the accused.

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.

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Suo Motu TR.No.19785 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.7000150 of 2018 of Judicial Magistrate Court No:I, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

15.10.2025 rap 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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