S.H.O.Muthandikuppam P.S. v. Balaji And 9 Others

Suo Motu TR.No. 19413 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.19413 of 2025 (S.T.C.No. 440 of 2022 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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.1048 of 2020 dated 02.11.2020 for the alleged offence under Section 12 of Tamilnadu Gaming Act, 1930. The allegation in this case is that the accused was involved in gambling activity by betting money without obtaining permission from the Government. It is reported that the case is presently pending at the stage of summons and the there is no previous or subsequent case as against the accused. Page No.1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No. 19413 of 2025 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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.

4. Accordingly, the case in S.T.C.No. 440 of 2022 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No. I, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore shall stand quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case stand disposed of.

15.10.2025 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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