Rubankumar v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Crl.M.P.No.18870 of 2022 in Crl.A.No.1246 of 2022

1. Rubankumar

2. Sarbudeen ... Petitioners Vs.

State Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Perumanallur Police Station, Tiruppur District.

Crime No.318 of 2015 ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 389(1) Cr.P.C. to enlarge the petitioners on bail by suspending the sentence imposed in Spl. S.C.No.11 of 2016 dated 11.10.2022 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Magalir Neethimandram (Fast Track Mahila Court), Tiruppur, pending disposal of the Criminal Appeal on the file of this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.C.S.Saravanan For Respondent : Mr.C.E.Pratap, Gov. Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioners, who are accused in S.C.No.11 of 2016 on the file of the the Sessions Judge, Magalir Neethimandram (Fast Track Mahila Court), Tiruppur, seeks suspension of his sentence of imprisonment.

2. The Trial Court, by judgment dated 11.10.2022, convicted the petitioners/accused for the offence punishable under Sections 394 r/w 397 IPC and sentenced them as under:

Conviction under Section Sentence 394 r/w 397 IPC Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years each and to pay a fine of Rs.5,000/- each, in default, to undergo further period of Simple imprisonment for three months each.

3. Challenging the conviction and sentence slapped by the Trial Court, the petitioners are before this Court.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that there are arguable points in this appeal. He further submitted that already the petitioners paid the fine amount and now, they are in custody and hence, prayed for suspension of sentence.

5. Heard the learned Government Advocate(Crl. side) appearing for the respondent and perused the impugned judgment and the materials on record.

6. The allegation against the petitioners is that the first petitioner along the second petitioner tried to snatch the gold chain from the de-facto complainant by putting knife on her neck, thereby caused simple injuries to her.

7. Taking into consideration of the above submission of the learned counsels appearing on both sides, this Court finds that the petitioners have

substantial grounds in this Criminal Appeal, which require detailed appraisal. Therefore, this Court is of the view that the petitioners are entitled to the relief of suspension of sentence.

8. Accordingly, it is ordered as follows.

(i) The substantive sentence of imprisonment alone is suspended and the petitioners are directed to be enlarged on bail on condition that the petitioners shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) each with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned the Sessions Judge, Magalir Neethimandram (Fast Track Mahila Court), Tiruppur.

(ii) The petitioners and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Trial Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity.

(iii) The petitioners shall appear before the Trial Court on the first working day of every month until the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. 14.12.2022 (2/2) Note: Issue order copy on 14.12.2022 mst To

1. The Sessions Judge, Magalir Neethimandram (Fast Track Mahila Court), Tiuppur

2. The Central Prison, Coimbatore.

3. The The Inspector of Police, Perumanallur Police Station, Tiruppur District.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

V.SIVAGNANAM, J., mst Crl.M.P.No.18870 of 2022 in Crl.A.No.1246 of 2022 14.12.2022 (2/2)