The Inspector Of Police,B.9 v. Radhika And 18 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY (CC.2200584/2017 of JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO - II, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore) 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 allegation in this case is that on 22.07.2017, the accused protested against the Government without due permission. A case was registered in Cr.No.559 of 2017 on 22.07.2017 for the alleged offence under Sections 143 and 188 of I.P.C. The final report was filed on 04.08.2017, and the accused have been facing trial since then. Thus, it can be seen that the allegations concern exercising the democratic right to protest. Given the context and nature of allegations, continuing the trial impinges on the right to a speedy trial of the accused. No useful purpose will be served by continuing the case. Page No.1 of 3

3.Accordingly, the case in CC.2200584/2017 on the file of the JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO - II, Coimbatore Taluk, Coimbatore, stands quashed. This Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 23.10.2025 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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