The Inspector Of Police Veerapandi Police Tiruppur v. Kumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.575 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.IV, Tiruppur Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur) The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police station.

...Petitioner

Vs.

Kumar .... 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.1154 of 2021 was registered for the alleged offences under Sections 5 and 7 (3) of the Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998. It is reported that there is no previous or subsequent case against the accused. Page No.1 of 3

3.Considering the nature of allegation, 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 S.T.C.No.575 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.IV, Tiruppur Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.09.2025 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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