State Government v. Manokarn Alias Chittur Manokaran And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (ST C.No.456 of 2016 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram ) State Government, Inspector of Police, Kancheepuram ... Petitioner Vs.

Manokaran Alias Chittur Manokaran and another .... Respondent 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. Page No.1 of 3

2. The accused is facing allegation of possessing illicit liquor and the offence complained is under Section 4(1)(aa) of TNP Act r/w Sections 6 & 11 of RS Rules, 2000. It is stated that there are no previous or subsequent case against the accused.

3. 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 the case is of the year 2013, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served, 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.

4. Accordingly, the case in STC.No.456 of 2016 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram, stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 04.09.2025 jd The Court below is directed to dispatch the copy of this order to all concerned. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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