The Inspector Of Police,Salem v. Sivakumar

Suo Motu TR.No.225 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.225 of 2025 (C.C.No.1700218 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate II, Salem Taluk, Salem) 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. 2.The case in C.C.No.1700218 of 2016 was taken on the file of the Judicial Magistrate II, Salem Taluk, Salem for the alleged offence under Sections 51, 63, 52(A), 68(A) of Copyright Act, 1957 and 292(A) of IPC. The occurrence is of the year 2013. The allegation in this case is that the accused was found to be in possession of pirated CD's. The accused has been facing the case from 2013. There is no subsequent previous case against the accused. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.225 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

3.Considering the nature of the allegation and the accused facing the case since 2013, further continuation of the trial would impinge upon the right to a speedy trial of the accused. Continuing with the case would serve no useful purpose.

4.Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.1700218 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate II, Salem Taluk, Salem, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.10.2025 mp 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. Suo Motu TR.No.225 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis