Madras High CourtSUO MOTU TR/20375/2025disposed of

Inspector Of Police, Mayiladuthurai v. Jayanthi

2025-10-25Honourable Mr.Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy2 pages

Suo Motu TR.No.20375 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Suo Motu TR.No.20375 of 2025 (S.T.C.No.27 of 2024 of Judicial Magistrate Court No.1, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai 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. This Case in Crime No.219 of 2023 dated 27.03.2023 is registered for alleged offences under Sections 341, 294(b) of Indian Penal Code. The accused is found to be in standing before the Tea-Shop opposite to Collectorate when the public grievance was conduct and was seen to be shouting filthy words. The case is of the year 2023. Considering the D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

1/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Suo Motu TR.No.20375 of 2025 rna 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 / warrant could not be served / 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.

3. Accordingly, the proceedings in S.T.C.No.27 of 2024 on the file of Judicial Magistrate Court No.1, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Mayiladuthura is quashed and this Suo Motu Transfer Case is disposed of. 25.10.2025 rna 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. Suo Motu TR.No.20375 of 2025 2/2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis