Suo Motu transfer case concerning a 2012 FIR for minor offences where parties settled by compromise; relying on Gian Singh, the Madras High Court exercised Section 482 CrPC jurisdiction and quashed the pending criminal case.
CC.No.400110 of 2017 before Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi stands quashed.
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Suo Motu TR.No.1430 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
Suo Motu TR.No.1430 of 2025
(CC.No.400110 of 2017 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II , Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi)
Thirunavalur PS.
... Petitioner
Vs.
Rajangam
.... Respondent
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sugendran 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.
under Section 294(b), 323, 324 and 506(i) of IPC, 1860. The parties have moved on and have no objection to the case being disposed of on compromise. Due to the unique manner in which this designated bench conducts hybrid hearings, the filing of written affidavits or terms of compromise is dispensed
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with. Considering the factual matrix, the context in which the conflict arose, the background of the parties, and their present position, this is an appropriate case for the exercise of jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure as per Gian Singh -Vs-State of Punjab & another, (2012 10 SCC 303) .
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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.
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a pending criminal case for offences under Sections 294(b), 323, 324 and 506(i) IPC can be quashed on the basis of compromise between the parties.
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Gian Singh Vs State of Punjab & anotherRelied on
(2012 10 SCC 303) · Who else cites this
5 provisions across 2 enactments
Thirunavalur PS
Rajangam
D. Bharatha Chakravarthy
As recorded by the court registry
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