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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
The Inspector of Police, R5 Virugambakkam Police Station – Appellant
Versus
Manikandan – Respondent
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| 1. the court determined the implications of the defacto-complainant's death on the trial. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. the decision to quash the case was based on the impracticality of conducting a meaningful trial. (Para 4) |
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, Cr.No.117 of 2018 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 341 and 324 of the I.P.C. The occurrence is of the year 2018.
It is reported that defacto-complainant has died.
3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, 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 C.C.No.1481 of 2021 of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.
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