Pew, Ariyalur Ps v. Vikneshvaran26

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY S.T.C.No.323/2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No-II, Jayakondam Taluk, Ariyalur 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 Cr.No.18 of 2022 was registered for the alleged offence under Section 4 (1) (a) of TN Prohibition Act. The occurrence is of the year 2022. The allegation in this case is that the accused was found in illegal possession of 21 IMFL bottles of liquor, each containing 180ml. It appears that the quantity is within the permissible limit for personal consumption. There is no previous or subsequent case against 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 summons 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 Page No.1 of 3

be served.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

4.Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.323/2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No-II, Jayakondam Taluk, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

25.09.2025 ep 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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