S.I. Of Police v. Dharmalingam

Suo Motu TR.No.3167 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.3167 of 2025 (STC.12/2020 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem) 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. 2.This case is registered for the alleged offence under Section 185 of MV Act. It is reported that the defacto Complainant is the Sub-Inspector of Police, Vazhapadi and the case is pending at first questioning stage. The case is pending from the year 2020.

3.Considering the nature of allegation, the antecedents of the accused, , it is evident that even if the accused is continuing 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. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.3167 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

shl 4.Accordingly, the case in STC.12/2020 on the file of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

12.09.2025 shl 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.3167 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis