Sub Inspector Of Police, Kachirayapalayam v. Karunanithi

Suo Motu TR.No.7349 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7349 of 2025 ( STC.No.51 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi ) 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 in STC.No.51 of 2020 was taken on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi for the alleged offence under Section 4 (1) (aa) of TN Prohibition Act. The occurrence is of the year 2019. The allegation in this case is that the accused was found in illegal possession of 55 liters of liquor with an intention to sell without any bar license. There is no previous or subsequent case pending against the accused.

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3.Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, warrant 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 STC.No.51 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Kallakurichi Taluk, Kallakurichi stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.10.2025 mp 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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