Seetharaman v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Mukkudal
CRL MP(MD) NO. 515 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL MP(MD) NO. 515 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.1278 of 2025 Seetharaman Petitioner(s) Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Mukkudal Police Station Tirunelveli District.
(Cr. No.169/2017) Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Niresh Kumar.R For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor Prayer:C-60. To Suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed on the petitioners in the Judgment and conviction delivered by the I Additional Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli in S.C.No.557 of 2018 vide Judgment dated 11.11.2025 and enlarge the petitioner on bail.
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.) Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the I Additional Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli, vide Judgment dated 11.11.2025 in S.C.No.557 of 2018, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.
2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 302 r/w 114 r/w 149 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.10,000/- in default to undergo one year Simple Imprisonment
3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
4. Considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner and that there are several arguable points and further the appeal is of year 2025 and the likelihood of the appeal being taken up for final hearing in the near future is also not possible, hence we are of the opinion that it is a fit case for grant of suspension of
sentence to the petitioner.
5. Accordingly, the Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone imposed on the petitioner herein is suspended, subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on executing a bond for Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Cheranmahadevi. ii. 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 passbook to ensure their identity.
iii. The petitioner shall appear and sign before the trial Court on the first working day of every English calender month at 10.30 a.m., till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal.
(G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.) (R.POORNIMA J.) 09-01-2026 am
To 1.The Inspector Of Police, Mukkudal Police Station Tirunelveli District.
2.The Judicial Magistrate, Cheranmahadevi.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.