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- D BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
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- Para 33. 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…
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Suo Motu TR.No.15218 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 09.10.2025CORAM:THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHYSuo Motu TR.No.15218 of 2025(S.T.C.No.1200445 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate No.V, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry)For Petitioner: Mr.M.V.Ramachandra Murthy APP, (Puducherry) Assisted by Mr.M.Thamizhmani(Puducherry) ORDERThis 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.
This case is registered for alleged offences under Sections 279, 337(2 counts) of Indian Penal Code,1860 and Section 3 r/w181 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The incident occurred on 30.07.2016. Both the accused and the defacto complainant are not traceable. It is not known whether any claim petition is filed or not. Even if it is filed, the disposal of this case will not prejudice the same. The case is pending at summons stage.
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 Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Suo Motu TR.No.15218 of 2025useful purpose would be servedD.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.rap4. Accordingly, the case in STC.No.1200445 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate No.V, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.09.10.2025rapNote to the Trial Court: This order is digitally signed and communicated 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.15218 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2
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