Suo Motu TR.No.2143 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03.09.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.2143 of 2025 (STC.No.3934 of 2024 of Judicial Magistrate VI, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry) State Rep.by its Sub Inspector of Police, Villianur Police Station, Puducherry. ... Petitioner Vs. Azhgappan ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.Mohandass 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. This case is registered for alleged offence under Section 379 & 188 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 02.11.2018. The allegation in this case is that the accused has stolen river sand worth Rs.1400/-. The case is pending from the year 2018. Considering the factual Page No.1 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Suo Motu TR.No.2143 of 2025 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 summon/warrant could not be served/executed, 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. 3. Accordingly, the proceedings in STC.No.3934 of 2024 on the file of Judicial Magistrate VI, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 03.09.2025 veda Note 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. Page No.2 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Suo Motu TR.No.2143 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. veda Suo Motu TR.No.2143 of 2025 03.09.2025 Page No.3 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis