State Government v. Palani Gurusamy And 16 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.16 of 2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Kalasapakkam, Kalasapakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai) State rep. by Inspector of Police, Kadaladi Police Station, Tiruvannamalai district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Palani Gurusamy and 16 others ... 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. The allegations in this case are that on 11.01.2012, the accused conducted road roko without due permission. A case was registered in Cr.No.17 of 2012 on 11.01.2012 for the alleged offences under Sections 147, 341 and 188 of the Indian Penal Code. The Final Report was laid on 25.10.2013 and the accused have been facing trial since then. Thus, it can be seen that the allegations concern exercising the democratic right to protest. Page No.1 of 3

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 C.C.No.16 of 2019 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Kalasapakkam, Kalasapakkam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai, 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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