The Inspector Of Police, Vishnu Kanchi Police Station. v. V.Jagan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.C.No.45 of 2019 of Principal District Court, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram) State rep. by nspector of Police, Vishnukanchi Police Station, Kancheepuram district.

... Petitioner Vs.

Jegan ... 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 294(b), 352, 392, 307 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984. The incident occurred on 06.07.2016. The allegation in this case is that when the bar was being run, in an inebriated condition, the accused picked up a quarrel and threw all the vessels and Page No.1 of 3

caused damage in the bar. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served from the year 2016, it is evident that even if the accused is brought to face trial, it would impinge upon his 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.45 of 2019 of Principal District Court, 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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