Si Of Police v. Amaran

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.44/2021 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri) State rep by Sub Inspector of Police, Kelamangalam Police Station, Krishnagiri.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Amaran 2.Kesavamurthy ... Respondents 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.

This case is registered for alleged offence under Sections 8(c) and 20(b)(ii)(A) of Narcotic Drugs & Psychotrophic Substances Act, 1985. The incident occurred during the year 2020. The allegation in this case is that the Page No.1 of 3

accused were found to be in possession of prohibited 'Ganja'. The accused belongs to Karnataka State and as such, there is no likelihood of apprehending them. The case is pending at the state of service of summon on the accused. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, 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 be served. 3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.44/2021 of DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 22.09.2025 veda 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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