The Inspector Of Olice, Mangadu P.S v. Stalin

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.C.No.23 of 2021 of Principal District Court, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Magadu Police Station, Ambattur.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Stalin

2. Manikandan

3. Thomas

4. Ajith Kumar ... 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 offences under Sections 341, 353 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Property (Prevention of Damage and Loss) Act, 1992. The incident occurred on 29.10.2017. The allegation in this case is that when the Police went to a Page No.1 of 3

particular spot to apprehending an accused, all these accused are said to have disturbed them from doing their duty and hold a scene against the Police vehicle. All these accused do not any have previous or subsequent case. The case is of the year 2017. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from their usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served, it is evident that even if the accused are brought to face trial, it would impinge upon their 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.C.No.23 of 2021 of Principal District Court, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram, 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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