Madras High CourtSUO MOTU TR/11805/2025disposed of

State Rep By Its Sub Inspector Of Police v. Abdul Hameeth

2025-09-24Honourable Mr.Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.1681/2022 of VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai) The State rep. by The Sub-Inspector of Police, North Beach Police Station, Chennai.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. Abdul Hameeth

2. Mohamed Seik Ansari

3. Murugan Gandhi

4. Senthil

5. Mohamad Rasheed

6. Raja ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mrs.G.V.Kasthuri 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 offences under Section 143, 269, 290 of IPC, Sec 3 of Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, Sec 4(A)(1b) TNOPPD Page No.1 of 3

Act 1897 and 71(A)(1) TN City Police Act 1888. The allegation relating to lockdown violation. The incident occurred in the year 2021. The defacto complainant could not be traced and as such, no useful purpose will be served in keeping the matter pending. Despite best efforts, the summons/warrant could not be served/executed on the accused, 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 case in CC.No.1681/2022 on the file of the VII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town Taluk, Chennai shall stands quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stands disposed of. 24.09.2025 shl 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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