State Government Of Sub Inspector Of Police Taluk Ps v. Anver
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07.10.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (STC.No.1732 of 2024 Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri) State rep by The Special Sub Inspector of Police, Krishangiri Taluk Police Station, Krishnagiri District.
... Petitioner Vs.
Anver ... Respondent For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Govt. Advocate(Crl.Side)
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.1732 of 2024 was taken on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri for the offence under Section 24(1) of the COTPA, 2023. The allegation against the accused is that the accused was found in possession of band tobacco products (5 packets hans).
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3. When the matter was called, the accused was present before the Court and pleaded guilty.
4. Considering the overall nature of the accident, the fact that the accused has been facing the case for a long time and that he has now pleaded guilty, this Court is of the view that a penalty of fine of Rs.200/- shall be imposed. The fine amount shall be paid by the accused on the next date of hearing before the Trial Court.
5. Accordingly, the S.T.C.No.421 of 2024 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.II, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishanagiri shall stands disposed of and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 07.10.2025 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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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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