The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By Inspector Of Police, Poombuhar Police Station v. G.N.Ravi

Suo Motu TR.No.18655 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.18655 of 2025 (ST.C.No.53 of 2019 of District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Tharangambadi, Tarangambadi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai) 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. The allegations in this case are in the nature of democratic protest without due permission. A case was registered in Crime No.33 of 2018 on 05.04.2018 for the alleged offences under Sections 143 and 341 of the Indian Penal Code. The Final Report was laid on 05.04.2018 and the case is pending at the stage of 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. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.18655 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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3. Accordingly, the case in ST.C.No.53 of 2019 of District Munsif-cumJudicial Magistrate Court, Tharangambadi, Tarangambadi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 16.10.2025 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.

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