Drugs Inspector v. Ms.Dharma Pharmacy Pvt. Ltd. And 2 Others

Suo Motu TR.No.7383 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.7383 of 2025 (C.C.No.2841 of 2016 of IV Metropolitan Magistrate Court(Trafficing Act), Saidapet Taluk, Chennai) 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 3(c) of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 punishable u/s7(a) of the said Act and Section 3(d) r/w. The Schedule under Sl.No.9 and 12 of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 punishable u/s7(a) of the said Act. Th offence itself is punishable only with fine. Non Bailable warrant is pending against the accused from the year 2016.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the warrant could not be executed, 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.

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Suo Motu TR.No.7383 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No.2841 of 2016 on the file of the IV Metropolitan Magistrate Court(Trafficing Act), Saidapet Taluk, Chennai stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 24.09.2025 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. Suo Motu TR.No.7383 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis