Inspector Of Police v. Murugan

Suo Motu TR.No. 20046 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.20046 of 2025 (PRC.No.100030 of 2017 of District Munsif -Cum -Judicial Magistrate, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri) For Petitioner : Mrs.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 147, 148, 341, 294(b), 506(ii) of IPC and Section 3(1) of PPDL Act r/w 149 of IPC. The incident occurred on 22.10.2011. The mother case in S.C.No.199 of 2022 proceeded further and resulted in an acquittal of 19 accused therein. The grounds for acquittal also apply to the present accused. The matter has been pending at the stage of summons.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Considering the factual matrix, the context of the case, the background of the accused, the reason for his absence at his place of residence, and the submission made that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served, it is clear that even if the accused faces trial, no useful purpose would be served.

4. Accordingly, the case in PRC.No.100030 of 2017 on the file of the District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 24.10.2025 ssa 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.20046 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis