State Rep By Its Inspector Of Police v. Parameswaran

Suo Motu TR.No.2949 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.2949 of 2025 (CC.No.826/2022 of XVII METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE COURT, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) 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.775 of 2021 was registered for an alleged offence under Section 269, 286 and 290 of IPC. The incident occurred on 03.11.2021. The allegation in this case is that the accused sold the crackers during Covid19 pandamic, without any precautionary measures. There is no previous case or subsequent case as against the accused. The case is pending from the year 2022 and now it is posted at the summons stage. Considering the factual matrix, the context of the case, the background of the accused, the reason for his absence at his place of residence, and the submission made that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served, it is clear that even if the accused faces trial, no useful purpose would be served. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.2949 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.No.826/2022 of XVII METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE COURT, Saidapet Taluk, Chennai, is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 08.09.2025 Jer 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. Suo Motu TR.No.2949 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis