Sub Inspector Of Police v. Raji And 2 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.139 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Kothagiri) State rep. by Sub-Inspector of Police, Kothagiri Police Station, Nilgiris.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Raji

2. Devadass

3. David ... 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 Section 283 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4-A of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act. The incident occurred on 14.11.2020. The allegation in this accused is that the accused were in an inebriated condition and were causing nuisance in the public. For the said allegation, the case is pending from the year 2020. Page No.1 of 3

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.T.C.No.139 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Kothagiri, 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

grs 03.09.2025 Page No.3 of 3