State Government v. Ramesh @ Lecturer Ramesh And 2 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.20891 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.20891 of 2025 (C.C.No.38 of 2023 of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri) 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.282 of 2013 dated 14.08.2013 for the alleged offence under Section 392 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is that the accused attempt to commit theft. It is reported that the stolen property has already been recovered and returned to the defacto complainant and there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. Further, it is submitted that the case is presently pending at the stage of summons. The defacto complainant is present before the Court and has stated that he does not want to pursue the case any further. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.20891 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 C.C.No.38 of 2023 on the file of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 27.10.2025 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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