IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
The State – Appellant
Versus
Sundar – Respondent
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.The case was registered in Cr.No.93 of 2021 dated 18.03.2021 for the alleged offence under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 . The stolen property has been recovered and returned to the defacto complainant. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against the accused. The complainant is present before this Court and submits that he does not want to pursue the case any further.
3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the antecedents of the accused, any further continuance of trial would impinge upon the accused's right to a speedy trial. Due to the passage of time, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served.
4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.385 of 2021 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.IV Court, Vellore Taluk, Vellore shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.
11.09.2025 nsl 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 befor
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