Judgment · High Court
Case at a glance
Provisions considered
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 s. 379
Key paragraphs
- Para 44. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.700071 of 2015 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri, shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.24.10.2025ssaNote to the Trial Court: This order is digitally signed and communicated electronically alone. The Trial…
Judgment
Suo Motu TR.No.16555 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 24.10.2025CORAM:THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHYSuo Motu TR.No.16555 of 2025(C.C.No.700071 of 2015 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri)For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri Additional Public Prosecutor 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.
The case was registered in Cr.No.804 of 2014 dated 17.11.2014 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is that the accused attempt to commit theft of laptop and cellphone. 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.16555 of 2025D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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.
Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.700071 of 2015 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri, shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.24.10.2025ssaNote 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.16555 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2
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