State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. Manikandan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.144 of 2022 of XVII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Choolaimedu Police Station, Triplicane.

... Petitioner Vs.

Manikandan ... 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 Section 269, 286 and 290 of the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred on 02.11.2021. The allegations in this case are in the nature of lock down violation. Considering the fact that the case is pending from the year 2021 at the fresh summons stage itself, no useful purpose will be served and it would impinge upon the right to Page No.1 of 3

speedy trial of the accused.

3. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.144 of 2022 of XVII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

03.09.2025 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.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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