Thimiri Police Station v. Prasath

Suo Motu TR.No.13723 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.13723 of 2025 (CC.No.12/2021 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate No.1 Court, Wallajahpet Taluk, Ranipet) 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 was registered in Cr.No.402 of 2020 for an alleged offence under Section 270, 294 (b), 353 and 506 (i) of IPC. The occurrence is said to have taken place on 24.04.2020. The allegation in this case is that the accused violated the Covid - 19 guidelines and prevented the police personnel in carrying out their official duty. The case is pending from the year 2021. Considering the factual matrix and context, any further continuation of the proceedings will infringe upon the accused's right to speedy trial. No useful purpose will be served by keeping the matter pending. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.13723 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Accordingly, the proceedings in CC.No.12/2021 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate No.1 Court, Wallajahpet Taluk, Ranipet, is closed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 19.09.2025 Jer 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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