Sho, Nedungadu P.S. v. Mani

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.8554 of 2025 (STC.No.290 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Karaikal Taluk, Karaikal) State Rep.by the Station House Officer, Nedungadu Police Station, Karaikal.

... Petitioner Vs.

Mani ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandramurthy ADPP (Puducherry)

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 in Cr.No.40 of 2021 is registered for alleged offences under Section 34(6) of the Police Act, 1861. The allegation in this case is that the accused was found drunk in public place and was incapable of taking care of himself, for which bailable warrant is pending. The case is pending from the Page No.1 of 3

year 2021, at the stage of execution of warrant on the accused.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, 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.

4. Accordingly, the proceedings in STC.No.290 of 2023 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Karaikal Taluk, Karaikal, is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

25.09.2025 mtl 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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