Sub Inspector Of Police, Tirukoilur v. Janaki

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.19 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court, , Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Thirukoilur, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Janaki

2. Vanitha ... Respondents 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 alleged offence under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 12.05.2017. The allegation in this case is that the accused prevented the inspection of the road and disturbed the road laying. Considering the fact that the nature of allegations is in the form of protest and the accused are facing the proceedings from the year 2017. Page No.1 of 3

Any further continuation of proceedings would impinge upon their right to a speedy trial.

3. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.19 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court, , Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

02.09.2025 grs 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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