Sho Pew, Villupuram v. Raji

Suo Motu TR.No.13089 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.13089 of 2025 (S.T.C.No.1088 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram.) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar, 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 in Crime No.385 of 2022 dated 07.06.2022 is registered for alleged offences under Section 4(1)(a) of Prohibition Act. The accused was found to be transporting TASMAC liquor in the car and the case is pending in the summon stage and no other previous case. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the 1/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.13089 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

rna reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons / warrant could not be served / executed, 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 proceedings in S.T.C.No.1088 of 2022 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No.II, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 23.10.2025 rna 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. Suo Motu TR.No.13089 of 2025 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis