State Government Tn Rep By Sub Inspector Of Police, Padalur Ps. Perambalur. v. Panneerselvam

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.443 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Perambalur., Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Padalur Police Station, Perambalur district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Panneerselvam ... 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 Sections 286 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 27.07.2019. The allegation in this case is that in the year 2019, during the excavation of stones in a quarry, unexploded hole, packed with explosives, went off resulting in injuries to two persons. Since, summons are not served and warrant is pending and no other antecedents are there upon the accused, further continuation of Page No.1 of 3

proceedings would impinge upon his right to a speedy trial. Due to the passage of time, a meaningful trial is unlikely, and no useful purpose would be served.

3. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.443 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court No. II, Perambalur, Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur, 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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