Maharajan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Manur

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 1408 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.108 of 2026 Maharajan .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Manur Police Station, Tirunelveli District (Crime No.308 of 2018) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the execution of sentence by granting bail in S.C.No.384 of 2019 dated 11.09.2025 on the file of the I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli till the disposal of the appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Prabhu For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.] Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli, vide Judgment dated 11.09.2025 in S.C.No.384 of 2019,the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount Rs.500/- I/d to undergo one week simple imprisonment 341 of IPC One month imprisonment Rs.500/- I/d to undergo two week simple imprisonment 294(b) of IPC Three months imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo three months simple imprisonment 302 of IPC Life 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 2026and the likelihood of the appeal being taken up for final hearing in the near future is also not possible, 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 No.V, Tirunelveli 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 at 10.30 a.m., on the first working day of every English calender month, till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. [G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 20.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No aav Copy to

1. The I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Palayamkottai 3.The Inspector of Police Manur Police Station, Tirunelveli District 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

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