Si Of Police, Yercaud Ps v. Shanmugam And 2 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.42 of 2022 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Yercaud Taluk, Salem) Sub-Inspector of Police, Yercaud Police Station, Salem.

... Petitioner Vs.

Shanmugam and two others ... 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. 2.

This case is registered for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 341, 294 (b), 323 and 324 of IPC. P.W.1 to P.W.5 examined. All the witnesses including the injured witness have so far turned hostile. Absolutely no useful purpose will be served in continuing the trial. Page No.1 of 3

3.

Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the nature of allegation, any further continuance of the case would only impinge upon the right to speedy trial of the accused.

4.

Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.42 of 2022 on the file of the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Yercaud Taluk, Salem is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 28.08.2025 veda 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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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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