Inspector Of Police, Salem Town P.S v. M.Murugesan(Age 42),S/O.Muniyappan

Suo Motu TR.No.12964 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.12964 of 2025 (STC.No.331 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate I, Salem Taluk, Salem) 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.The case in STC.No.331 of 2021 was taken on the file of the Judicial Magistrate I, Salem Taluk, Salem for the alleged offence under Sections 7(1) and 7(3) of Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998 and Section 417 of IPC. It is reported that there is no previous or subsequent case against the accused. 3.Considering the nature of allegation, the antecedents of the accused, 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.

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Suo Motu TR.No.12964 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

4.Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.331 of 2021 of Judicial Magistrate I, Salem Taluk, Salem, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

15.10.2025 mp 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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