Sub-Ispecotor Of Police Thalavai Ps v. Ramachandran

Suo Motu TR.No.21084of 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.21084 of 2025 (Spl.S.C.No.36 of 2025 of Principal District & Sessions Court, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur) 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. This case is registered for alleged offences under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 21(1) and 21(2) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The incident occurred on 15.02.2020. The accused is said to have stolen sand in two bullock carts (half unit of sand in each bullock cart). Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from their usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served, it is evident that even if the accused are brought to face trial, it would impinge upon their right to a speedy trial. Due to the passage of time, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.21084of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Accordingly, the case in Spl.S.C.No.36 of 2025 of Principal District & Sessions Court, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

17.10.2025 grs 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.21084 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis