Rahul Raj v. Suvan Sathyendra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI IN CRL RC NO. 1882 OF 2025 Rahul Raj S/o.Late.Palanisamy, No.6/1016, TV Nagar, Sirumugai - 641302.

Coimbatore.

Petitioner(s) Vs Suvan Sathyendra S/o.Late. Balakrishnan, No.40-J-1A, Ramathal Lay out, Dasampalayam, Mettupalayam, 641301. Coimbatore.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To Suspend the Sentence imposed on the petitioner herein by learned Judicial Magistrate, Mettupalayam in STC.No.612/2021, dated 30.05.2023 pending disposal of the above Criminal Revision petition. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.S.Sujith 1/6

ORDER

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking suspension of sentence imposed by the learned I Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore in C.A.No.204 of 2023, dated 11.08.2025, confirming the Judgment dated 30.05.2023 passed in S.T.C.No.612 of 2021 by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Mettupalayam and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above Criminal Revision. 2.

The petitioner herein is the accused in S.T.C No. 612 of 2021 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Mettupalayam. He was found guilty of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and he has been convicted and sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of one year and awarded to pay compensation of Rs.20,00,000/-, in default, to under further period of three months simple imprisonment. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner had filed an appeal in Crl.A No.204 of 2023 before the learned I Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore, by an order dated 11.08.2025, had dismissed the above appeal, confirming the judgment and sentence imposed by the trial Court. Aggrieved by the same, the present revision has been filed.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner/accused would submit that there are arguable points available in the Criminal Revision Case and the 2/6

petitioner/accused has got a fair chance of succeeding in the Criminal Revision Case and hence, the substantive sentence imposed against the petitioner/accused may be suspended. He would submit that the petitioner is ready to abide any condition to be imposed by this Court.

4.

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

5.

Considering the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, coupled with the quantum of punishment imposed upon the petitioner and taking into consideration the fact that this criminal revision 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 Revision Case, the reliefs of suspension of sentence and bail are granted on the following conditions:

(i) the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.3,00,000/- (Rupees three lakhs only) to the credit of S.T.C.No.612 of 2021 on the file of learned Judicial Magistrate, Mettupalayam, within a period of four weeks from today. Failing which, the order passed by this Court shall stand automatically cancelled. 3/6

(ii) On such deposit being made, the respondent/complainant is permitted to withdraw the amount on filing undertaking affidavit.

(iii) On the failure of the petitioner/accused depositing the above said amount, it is open to the trial Court to commit the petitioner/accused into custody for undergoing the sentence. (iv) On the petitioner depositing the amount as stated clause (i) supra, the sentence of imprisonment alone, imposed on the petitioner/accused, shall be suspended, on his execution of a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- with two sureties, each for a likesum to the satisfaction of the trial court; (v) The petitioner 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 and mobile numbers to ensure their identity; (vi) The petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court on the first working day of every English Calendar month at 10.30 4/6

a.m., until the disposal of the revision petition 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;

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

06-10-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes rpp To

1. I Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Coimbatore.

2. Judicial Magistrate, Mettupalayam.

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T.V.THAMILSELVI J.

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