The Inspector Of Police v. Mariyappan

Suo Motu TR.No. 20757 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.20757 of 2025 (CC.No.700028 of 2018 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Krishnagiri 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.The case was registered in Cr.No.451 of 2017 dated 25.11.2017 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, r/w 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The allegation in this case is that the accused has stolen one unit of sand in a lorry and was attempting to transport the same illegally. The case is pending from the year 2017 for the above said allegation. Further, it is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of summons. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No. 20757 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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 CC.No.700028 of 2018 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri, shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand 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.

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