The Inspector Of Police v. Girish

Suo Motu TR.No.6734 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.6734 of 2025 (C.C.No.62 of 2018 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri) For Petitioner : Ms.G.V.Kasthuri 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 offences under Sections 21 of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 and Section 379 of IPC. The allegation is that the accused had illegally transported ten units of river sand through his Lorry. The incident occurred on 25.06.2016. However, there is no previous or subsequent case against the accused.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused and that the accused is facing the case since 2016, 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. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.6734 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.62 of 2018 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri, stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of.

19.09.2025 rap 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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