The State - Devarsholai Ps v. Rajkumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.12331 of 2025 (C.C.No. 100114 of 2018 of Principal District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Gudalur Taluk, Nilgiris) The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Devarsholai Police Station, Nilgiris.

... Petitioner Vs.

Rajkumar ... 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 offences under Sections 341, 294(b), 353 and 506(1) of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 4(1)(j) of Tamilnadu Prohibition Act, 1937. The allegation in this case is that accused under the influence of alcohol, parked his car on the road causing obstruction to traffic. He then abused the police officer in filthy language, threatened to kill him and prevented him from performing his duty. It is reported that there Page No.1 of 3

is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused and the case is presently pending at the stage of summons.

3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, 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 be served.

4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.No. 100114 of 2018 on the file of Principal District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Gudalur Taluk, Nilgiris shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of. 26.09.2025 nsl 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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