Ranjith Yadav v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-09-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI IN CRL A NO. 1514 OF 2025 Ranjith Yadav S/o.Sriram, No.7, Melkottai, Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri District, Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, Denkanikottai Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Cr.No.264/2017.

Respondent(s) PRAYER: To suspend the sentence imposed upon the petitioner in S.C.No.32 of 2018, dated 12.09.2025 passed by the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Krishnagiri, released the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal.

For Petitioner(s):

A.Balamurugan For Respondent(s):

Mr.V. Meganathan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the petitioner, to suspend the sentence imposed upon the petitioner in S.C.No.32 of 2018, dated 12.09.2025 passed by the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Krishnagiri, released the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal.

2. The petitioner herein is the accused in S.C.No.32 of 2018 on the file of the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Krishnagiri. He was found guilty of the offence under Section 294(b), 325 of IPC and was convicted under Section 294(b) IPC, fine of Rs.1,000/- in default, to undergo simple imprisonment for 1 month, and under Section 325 IPC, rigorous imprisonment for 4 years and fine of Rs.5,000/- in default, simple imprisonment for 6 months. against which, the present Criminal appeal has been filed. 3.

The learned counsel for the petitioner/accused would submit that there are arguable points available in the Criminal appeal and the petitioner/accused has got a fair chance of succeeding in the Criminal appeal

and hence, the substantive sentence imposed against the petitioner/accused may be suspended. He would submit that the petitioner is ready to abide the condition imposed by this Court.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case coupled with the quantum of punishment imposed upon the petitioner, also by considering the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, further this Criminal appeal is not likely to be taken for final hearing in the near future, this Court is of the view that the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone can be suspended on certain conditions. Accordingly, till the disposal of the Criminal appeal, the reliefs of suspension of sentence and bail are granted on the following conditions:

(a) the petitioner/accused is ordered to be released on bail, on executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Denkanikottai. (b) The petitioner/accused and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impressions in the surety bonds and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar Cards or Bank

Pass Books to ensure their identities.

(c) The petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court on every Tuesday and Saturday at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the Criminal Appeal and if he is not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, he shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 355 of BNSS, 2023. and shall appear before the trial Court on any other day in lieu of the date of his absence, as directed by the trial Court.

(d) the petitioner shall not to have any communication with the victim family.

5.

With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered.

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To 1.The State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, Denkanikottai Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Cr.No.264/2017.

2.The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Krishnagiri.

3. The Judicial Magistrate, Denkanikottai.

4.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Salem.

5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

T.V.THAMILSELVI J.

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