R10 Mgr Nagar Law And Order, Inspector Of Police v. Dhilip And 4 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.5708 of 2018 of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) R10, MGR Nagar Law and Order, Inspector of Police, Chennai 600 083.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Dhilip

2. Karthick

3. Vinothkumar

4. Subramani

5. Praveen .... 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. The allegation in this case is that the accused violated the sound Page No.1 of 3

norms while celebrating Vinayagar Chathurthi Festival and the matter is at the fresh summons stage since 2017.

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, 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 CC.No.5708 of 2018 of XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

08.09.2025 rap 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.

rap 08.09.2025 Page No.3 of 3