Madras High CourtCRL OP/11600/2025ordered

C.Y.Sathya Narayanan v. M/S.Revenza Global Ventures Private Limited.,

2025-04-21Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Sathya Narayanan C.Y ... Petitioner Vs M/s Revenza Global Ventures Private Limited, represented by its Authorised Signatory Sushil Lalwani ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023/ Section 482 of Cr.P.C, to grant an Extension of Time to comply with the order in Crl.M.P.No.36873 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.1095 of 2024, wherein petitioner appellant/accused directed to deposit Rs.30,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Lakhs Only) before the Trial Court at the credit of S.T.C. within the time framed by the court from the date of the order dated 02.01.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Velmurugan

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to grant an Extension of Time to comply with the order in Crl.M.P.No.36873 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.1095 of 2024.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the materials placed on record.

3. The petitioner is an accused in the complaint lodged by the respondent for the offence punishable under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act in S.T.C.No.7225 of 2022. After fulfledged Trial, the Trial Court convicted the petitioner and sentenced him to undergo one year simple imprisonment and also to pay a compensation to the tune of cheque amount. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner preferred an appeal in Crl.A.No.1095 of 2024 along with an application for suspension of sentence in Crl.M.P.No.36873 of 2024 on the file of the Principal Sessions Court, Chennai. The Appellate Court, by an order dated 02.01.2025, suspended the sentence, on condition that the petitioner shall deposit 20% of the cheque amount, within a period of two months from the date of the order.

4. Though the petitioner is ready and willing to comply with the condition imposed by the appellate Court, he could not comply within the stipulated time. Now, the petitioner is ready and willing to comply with the conditions imposed by the appellate Court.

5. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, the time to comply with the order passed in Crl.M.P.No.36873 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.1095 of 2024 dated 02.01.2025, on the file of the Principal Sessions Judge, Chennai, is extended till 28.04.2025. It is made clear that if the petitioner fails to comply with the order passed by the appellate Court on or before 28.04.2025, the appellate Court is directed to proceed as against the petitioner, in accordance with law.

6. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.

21.04.2025 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order mn Note: Issue order copy on or before 23.04.2025

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn To

1. The Principal Sessions Court, Chennai.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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