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Suo Motu TR.No.3703 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.3703 of 2025 (C.C.No.2043 of 2021 of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) State rep by its The Sub Inspector of Police, R-10, MGR Nagar Police Station, Chennai.
... Petitioner Vs. Lalanroy
... Respondent 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 offence under Section 294(b), 341, 384 and 506(2) of IPC. The case is pending from the year 2018 at the summons stage. It is reported that neither the defacto complainant nor the Page No.1 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
Suo Motu TR.No.3703 of 2025 accused is traceable. Considering the nature of allegation and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon 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.
3. Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.2043 of 2021 on the file of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 11.09.2025 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.3703 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. veda Suo Motu TR.No.3703 of 2025 11.09.2025 Page No.3 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis