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 offences under Sections 379 of IPC.

The incident occurred on 15.08.2013. The allegation is that the accused stole a cycle belonging to the defacto complainant. However, the property involved has been recovered and handed over to the defacto complainant. However, the summons are not served on the accused since he remained elusive and not traceable.

3. 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.

4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.363 of 2014 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

26.08.2025 rap Note to the Trial Court: This order is digita