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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
State rep by Sub Inspector of Police, Kelamangalam Police Station, Krishnagiri. – Appellant
Versus
Mathankumar – Respondent
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| 1. quashing of proceedings due to the defacto complainant's death. (Para 2) |
| 2. emphasis on timely disposal of cases. (Para 3) |
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 Sections 294 (b), 323, 324 & 506(ii) of Indian Penal Code . It is submitted that the defacto complainant has since died. Further, the case is pending at the stage of service of fresh summon on the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the submission that, despite best efforts, 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 CC.72/2020 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.
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