The Siof Police Taluk Ps v. Samykannu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (S.T.C.No.278/2021 of Judicial Magistrate Court No-II, Tirupathur Taluk, Tirupathur) 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. This case is registered in Cr.No.146 of 2019 for alleged offences under Section 143 and 171(F) of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The allegation is that without getting permission of the Election Commission, meeting was conducted by the Accused. The Accused have been facing the proceedings since 2019. Despite best efforts, the summons could not be served/executed on the accused, it is evident that even if the accused are 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. Page No.1 of 3

3. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No.278/2021 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate Court No-II, Tirupathur Taluk, Tirupathur, stand quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of.

23.09.2025 shl 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. Page No.2 of 3

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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