State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. A1 Gopi And 9 Anothers

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.598 of 2017 of VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) State Rep.by its Inspector of Police Esplanade Police Station, Flower Bazaar, Chennai.

... Petitioner Vs.

Gopi and 9 others.

... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (crl.side)

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 in Cr.No.639 of 2016, for the alleged offence under Sections 45 and 46 of Tamil Nadu City Police Act 1888, regarding the allegation that the accused played cards by betting with money and as such, they violated the Act. There is no other previous or subsequent Page No.1 of 3

case as against the accused and the case is pending from the year 2016. Considering the factual matrix and context, any further continuance of the proceedings will impinge upon the accused's right to a speedy trial. No useful purpose will be served by keeping the matter pending. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.598 of 2017 of VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

03.09.2025 veda 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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