Surya @ Suryaprakash v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

CRL MP(MD) NO. 466 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. 466 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.229 of 2025 Surya @ Suryaprakash Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Deputy Superintendent of Police Samayanallur Sub Divisioin Madurai District.

2. The Inspector of Police Alanganallur police station Madurai District.

Crime No. 242/2022

3. Karnan Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.M.Karunakaran For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor for R1 and R2 M/s. Alagumani.R for R3

Prayer:C-60 To Suspend the sentences passed in Spl SC No.144/2022 dated 04.10.2024 on the file of the learned III Addl District and Sessions Court, PCR, Madurai pending disposal of the above said Criminal Appeal.

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 III Additional District and Sessions Court, PCR, Madurai, vide Judgment dated 04.10.2024 in Spl.S.C.No.144 of 2022, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 120B r/w 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.2,000/- in default to undergo one year Simple Imprisonment Rs.1,000/- in default to undergo six months simple imprisonment 148 IPC Two years Imprisonment 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.10,000/- in default one year rigorous 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 III Additional District & Sessions Court, PCR, Madurai.

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 Deputy Superintendent of Police Samayanallur Sub Divisioin Madurai District.

2. The Inspector of Police Alanganallur police station Madurai District.

3.The III Additional District & Sessions Court, PCR, Madurai.

4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.