Suo Motu TR.No.8798 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16.09.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.8798 of 2025 (CC.18/2024 of JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT NO.II, Madhuranthagam Taluk, Chengalpattu) State Rep.by the Sub Inspector of Police, Achirapakkam Police Station, Chengalpattu. ... Petitioner Vs. 1.Kumar 2.Murugan ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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 457 & 380 of IPC. This is an occurence of the year 2009. The stolen property was recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. The defacto Page No.1 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Suo Motu TR.No.8798 of 2025 complainant is present and submits that he does not want to pursue the matter any further. The case is pending at the stage of service of summon on the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case 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 case in CC.18/2024 of JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE COURT NO.II, Madhuranthagam Taluk, Chengalpattu is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 16.09.2025 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.8798 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. veda Suo Motu TR.No.8798 of 2025 16.09.2025 Page No.3 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis