Sub Inspector Of Police v. Vasagan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.5436 of 2025 (C.C.No. 1008 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore) The State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police, Rathinapuri Police Station, Coimbatore.

... Petitioner Vs.

Vasagan ... Respondent 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 alleged offences under Section 294(b), 427 and 353 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation in this case is in the nature of violation of Covid-19 lock down. It is reported that the case is pending from the year 2021 and there is no previous or subsequent case as against the petitioner.

3. Given the context and nature of the allegations, continuing the trial Page No.1 of 3

impinge upon the right to a speedy trial of the accused. No useful purpose will be served by continuing the case.

4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.1008 of 2022 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.II, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 23.09.2025 nsl 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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