S. Murugesan Manager v. Abubakkar

Suo Motu TR.Nos.14486 and 14494 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.Nos.14486 and 14494 of 2025 (C.C.Nos.1000157 and 1000158 of 2002 of Judicial Magistrate Court, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri) For Petitioner : Ms.G.V.Kasthuri Additional Public Prosecutor COMMON ORDER These Suo Motu cases are dealt with in an extraordinary manner by the Dedicated Bench, pursuant to Suo Motu W.P.(Crl.)No.618 of 2025.

2. These case is registered for alleged offences under Sections 51(b) (1) r/w 63 of Copy Right Act, 1957 of Indian Penal Code. The allegation is that the accused was found to be in possession of pirated CD's of Tamil Movies. There is no previous or subsequent case against the accused. Non Bailable Warrant is also pending against the respective accused.

3. 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 warrant could not be executed, it is evident that even if the accused is 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.Nos.14486 and 14494 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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4. Accordingly, the case in C.C.Nos.1000157 and 1000158 of 2002 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer case is disposed of. 06.10.2025 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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