Tindivanam Ps v. Thangaraj

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.146 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Tindivanam, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Thangaraj ... 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 alleged offence under Sections 7(3) and 5 of Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998. The incident occurred on 29.06.2019. The allegation in this case is that the accused was selling the banned lottery tickets of the other states. In this case, summons are not served from the year 2019. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, Page No.1 of 3

despite best efforts, the summons could not be served from the year 2019, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to face trial, it 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. As such, no useful purpose would be served in continuing the case further.

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.146 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram, 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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