Kanjanur Ps, Kanjanur v. Manivannan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.13 of 2021 of District Munsif -CUM- Judicial Magistrate Court, Vikravandi, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram) State rep by its Inspector of Police, Kanjanur Police Station, Villupuram.

... Petitioner Vs.

Manivannan ... Respondent 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 Section 294(b), 323, 333, 353 & 506(1) of IPC. The incident occurred on 01.02.2021. The allegation in this case is that the accused tried to climb the temple tower and when the police tried to interfere, he abused them and caused simple injuries to Page No.1 of 3

them. In the backdrop of the said allegation, the accused has been attending the Court so far and the trial has not commenced. There is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. In view thereof, any further continuance of case would impinge upon accused's 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 case in CC.No.13 of 2021 of District Munsif -CUM- Judicial Magistrate Court, Vikravandi, Vikravandi Taluk, Villupuram is quashed and consequently, this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 10.09.2025 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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