Si Of Police Magaral Ps v. Kokila W/O Ranganadhan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.No.536 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram) State rep by its Inspector of Police, Magaral Police Station, Kancheepuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Kokila W/o. Ranganadhan ... 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.

This case is registered for alleged offence under 4(1)(a) of TN Prohibition Act. The incident occurred on 14.05.2023. The allegation in this case is that the accused was found in possession of IMFL bottles (30 bottles) Page No.1 of 3

illegally. It can be seen that the accused has some previous cases. But however, it is submitted that those cases were already been disposed of. The instant case is pending from the year 2023 for execution of warrant on the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summon 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. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in STC.No.536 of 2023 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court NO.II, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 11.09.2025 veda 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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