In The State By Ssi Of Police Andimadam Ps v. Narayansami, S/O Palanisamy And Other Three

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.210 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur) State by SSI of Police, Andimadam Police Station.

... Petitioner Vs.

Narayansami and three others .... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.Venkatesa Perumal, GA(Crl.Side)

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 allegations in this case are that on 22.11.2017, the accused protested against rise in price of sugar without due permission. A case was registered in Cr. No.324 of 2017 on 22.11.2017 for the alleged offences under Sections 188 and 143 of IPC. The final report was filed on 22.11.2017, and Page No.1 of 3

the accused have been facing trial since then. Thus, it can be seen that the allegations concern exercising the democratic right to protest. Given the context and nature of the allegations, continuing the trial impinges on the right to a speedy trial of the accused. No useful purpose will be served by continuing the case.

3. Accordingly, the case in STC.210 of 2023 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Jayamkondam Taluk, Ariyalur stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

29.08.2025 rap 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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