Inspector Of Police v. Mogan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.No.200/2017 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu State rep. By Inspector of Police, Mamallapuram Police Station, Kancheepuram District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Mohan 2.Shankar ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinothkumar 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 Cr.No.186 of 2016 was registered for the alleged offence under Section 4 (1) (aaa) of TN Prohibition Act r/w Sections 6 and 11 of RS Rules 2000. The occurrence is of the year 2016. The allegation in this case is that the accused was found in illegal possession of 1200 packets of liquor with an intention to sell without any bar license. The same was recovered and Page No.1 of 3

seized. The defacto-complainant as well as the accused are not found in the respective address and remains untraceable.

3.For all the above reasons, no meaningful trial can be completed herein after even if the accused is brought to face trial, it would impinge upon his right to a speedy trial and no useful purpose would be served. 4.Accordingly, the case in CC.No.200/2017 of District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 23.09.2025 ep 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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