The Sub Inspecotr Of Police, Nambiyur. v. Kalivannan Am

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.365 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode) State Rep.by its Sub-Inspector of Police, Nambiyur Police Station, Erode.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Kaliannan AM 2.Subramaniam 3.Kaliannan [Poosari Kaliannan] 4.Palanisamy PK 5.Kangaraj ... 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. Page No.1 of 3

2.

The allegations in this case are that on 29.01.2019, the accused protested against their democratic right without due permission. A case was registered in Cr. No. 32/2019 on 23.01.2019 for the alleged offences under Sections 147, 448 and 427 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The final report was filed on 15.02.2019, and the accused have been facing trial since then. Thus, it can be seen that the allegations concern exercising the democratic right to protest. Given the context and nature of the allegations, continuing the trial impinges on the right to a speedy trial of the accused. No useful purpose will be served by continuing the case.

3.

Accordingly, the proceedings in S.T.C.No.365 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode stands quashed and consequently, this Suo Motu Transfer Case is also disposed of. 18.09.2025 gsa 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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