State Government v. Thameen Basha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.09.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (C.C.No.100092 of 2011 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu) State rep. by Sub Inspector of Police, E-1, Mamallapuram Police Station, Kancheepuram district.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Thameen Basha 2.Murali Krishnan ... Respondents For Petitioner : Ms.G.V.Kasthuri 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.619 & 620 of 1999 for alleged offence under 8(C) and 20 (B)(1) NDPS Act. The allegation in this case is that the accused were found to be in possession of 10 gms of prohibited Ganja for their personal use. There is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. The case is pending at the stage of execution of warrant on the Page No.1 of 4

accused.

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 warrant could not be executed, 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. 4.

Accordingly, the proceedings in C.C.No.100092 of 2011 of District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 23.09.2025 veda 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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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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