The Sub Inspector Of Police, Tiruppur North Ps, Tiruppur. v. Kannan

Suo Motu TR.No.19889 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.19889 of 2025 (P.R.C.No.700002 of 2005 of Additional Mahila Court, Tiruppur, Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur) 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. The case was registered in Cr.No.386 of 2004 dated 10.02.2004 for the alleged offence under Section 498(A) and 306 of Indian Penal Code, 1860.

3. This case arises out of a marital conflict. The occurence took place on 10.02.2004. The wife is said to have committed suicide, based on which the alleged offence under Sections 498(A) and 306 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 were registered against the accused. The Non Bailable Warrant (NBW) is pending and accused has been declared as a proclaimed offender. It is, however, seen that the parents of the deceased-wife are also not traceable. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.19889 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

4. In view of the sheer efflux of time, more than 21 years having passed since the commission of the alleged offence, no useful purpose would be served in keeping the matter pending. Since the material witnesses are not traceable, it is unlikely that any meaningful trial can be conducted. Even, if the accused is brought to face trial, it will impinge upon his right to a speedy trial.

5. Accordingly, the case in P.R.C.No.700002 of 2005 on the file of Additional Mahila Court, Tiruppur, Tiruppur Taluk shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 10.10.2025 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.19889 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis