Thavalakuppam Ps Puducherry. v. Arjunan

Suo Motu TR.No.20781 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.20781 of 2025 (C.C.No.1200401 of 2009 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry) For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandramurthy Additional Public Prosecutor (Puducherry)

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.100 of 2009 dated 27.05.2009 for the alleged offence under Section 25(a) of Arms Act, 1959. The allegation in this case is that the accused persons was found in possession of a sharp edged knife under suspicious circumstances with intention to commit any cognizable offence. For the said allegation, the case has been pending from the year 2009. It is reported that there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused and the case is presently pending at the stage of summons. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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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 C.C.No.1200401 of 2009 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 17.10.2025 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.20781 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis