Muthu @ Prasanth v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 851 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.51 of 2025 Muthu @ Prasanth .......

Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police Thanjavur Taluk Police Station (Crime No.572 of 2013) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner in SC No.64 of 2018 on the file of the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge (PCR), Thanjavur dated 12.09.2024 and enlarge the petitioner on bail. For Petitioner : Mr.C.M.Arumugam For Respondent : Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram 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 (PCR), Thanjavur, vide Judgment dated 12.09.2024 in S.C.No.64 of 2018, the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple imprisonment 302 of IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.2,000/- i/d to undergo three month simple imprisonment 201 of IPC Four 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, 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 Additional District and Sessions Judge (PCR), Thanjavur 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.] 19.01.2026 aav Copy to

1. The Additional District and Sessions Judge (PCR), Thanjavur

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Cuddalore 3.The Inspector of Police The Inspector of Police Thanjavur Taluk Police Station 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

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