Quashed

Chinnasalem Ps v. Thileepkumar

Madras HC9 Oct 2025SUO MOTU TR/359/2025

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The Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 279 and 304(A) IPC arising from a motor accident because the de facto complainant had already received compensation via MCOP claim. The Court held that continuing the trial would impinge on the accused's right to a speedy trial and serve no useful purpose.

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Quashing of C.C.No.38 of 2022 and disposal of Suo Motu TR.No.359 of 2025.

Chinnasalem Ps Vs Thileepkumar — Motor Accident Claims | Madras HC (2025)

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Suo Motu TR.No.359 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 09.10.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY

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Suo Motu TR.No.359 of 2025

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(C.C.No.38 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi.)

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State Represented by The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnasalem Police Station, Kallakurichi District. ... Petitioner

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-vs-

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Thileepkumar ... Respondent

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For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri, Additional Public Prosecutor

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ORDER

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This Suo Motu Case is dealt with in an extraordinary manner by the

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Dedicated Bench, pursuant to Suo Motu.W.P.(Crl.) No.618 of 2025.

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This Case in Crime No.296 of 2021 dated 24.03.2021 is registered

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for alleged offences under Sections 279 and 304(A) of Indian Penal

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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Suo Motu TR.No.359 of 2025

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Code.

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rna Code. The defacto complainant already filed MCOP claim petition and

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received the compensation. 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 / warrant could not be served / executed, 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.

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Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.38 of 2022 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

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09.10.2025

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rna

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NOTE: 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.

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Chinnasalem Ps v. Thileepkumar

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