Sho, D Nagar P.S., Puducherry. v. Peter@ Vengatesan

Suo Motu TR.No.13795 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.13795 of 2025 (S.T.C.No.1009 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry) For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandra Murthy Additional Public Prosecutor (Puducherry)

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 is registered for alleged offence under Section 6 of POP PD Act, 2000 and Section 12 of the Press & Registration of Books Act 1867. The incident occurred on 09.11.2017. The allegation in thiscase is that the accused pasted posters in public place with some offensive messages. For the said allegation, the matter is pending at the stage of fresh summons.. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from their usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the summons could not be served, it is evident that even if the accused are brought to face trial, it would impinge upon their 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.13795 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.1009 of 2020 of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

09.10.2025 grs 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. Suo Motu TR.No.13795 of 2025 Page No.2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis