Chengalpattu Town P.S., v. Dhavadheepan And 8 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.800258 of 2014 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu) Chengalpattu Town Police Station, Chengalpattu.

... Petitioner Vs.

Dhavadheepan and 8 others.

... Respondents For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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 under Section 147 & 309 of Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 16.01.2013. The allegations in this case is in the nature of democratic protest. Page No.1 of 3

3.

Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from their usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon could not be served, it is evident that even if the accused are brought to face trial, it would impinge upon their right to a speedy trial. Due to the passage of time, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served. 4.

Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.800258 of 2014 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 01.09.2025 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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