Villianur Ps v. Sedhu @ Sedhuraman
Suo Motu TR.No.13934 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.13934 of 2025 (CC.No.1551 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate No.VI, Puducherry Taluk,Puducherry) For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Ramachandra Murthy ADPP, Puducherry Assisted by Mr.M.Thamizhmani
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 in Cr. No. 156 of 2017 for the alleged offence(s) under Section 468, 471, 420 of IPC r/w. 34 of IPC and 7(3) r/w 5 of the Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998, regarding the allegation of illegally selling banned lottery tickets. The case is pending at fresh summons stage. The defacto complainant is not traceable.
3. Considering the factual matrix, context of the case, the antecedents of the accused, the reason for absence from his usual place, and the submission that, despite best efforts, the 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.13934 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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4. Accordingly, the case in CC.No.1551 of 2019 of Judicial Magistrate No.VI, Puducherry Taluk,Puducherry shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.
09.10.2025 rap 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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