Inspector Of Police Kuthalam v. Murugesan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.45 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Mayiladuthurai) The Inspector of Police, Kuthalam Police Station

...Petitioner

Vs.

Murugesan .... 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.The case, Cr.No.380 of 2019 was registered for the alleged offence under Section 4 (1) (aaa) and 4 (1-A) of TN Prohibition Act. The occurrence is of the year 2019. The allegation against the accused is that he was found to be in possession of 110 litres of Pondicherry liquor. It is reported that there is no previous or subsequent case pending against the accused. Page No.1 of 3

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, 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 C.C.No.45 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Mayiladuthurai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

08.09.2025 ep 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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