Ramadevi v. G.R.Credit

CRL MP(MD) Nos.1553 & 1557 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27-01-2026

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ CRL MP(MD) Nos. 1553 & 1557 of 2026 IN CRL RC(MD) No.117 of 2026 Ramadevi Petitioner(s) in both petitions Vs G.R.Credit Rep by its Managing Partner G.Ravishankar S/o.Ganapathi No.84-Aarthi Towers Vaiayapuri Nagar Karur.

Respondent(s) in both petitions For Petitioner(s):

M/s.A.Saran Kumar Prayer for Crl.M.P(MD)No.1553/2026:

To Suspend the sentence imposed upon the petitioner in Crl.A.No.15/2024 dated 15.09.2025 on the file of the District and Sessions Judge, Karur which is confirmed judgment passed in CC No.754/2018 dated 10.07.2023 on the file of the Learned Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above Criminal Revision case.

Prayer for Crl.M.P(MD)No.1557/2026:

To grant Exemption to the Petitioner to surrender in Crl.A.No.15/2024 dated 15.09.2025 on the file of the District and Sessions Judge, Karur which is confirmed judgment passed in CC.No.754/2018 dated 10.07.2023 on the file of the Learned Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur pending disposal of the above Criminal Revision case.

COMMON ORDER Heard Mr.A.Saran Kumar, learned Counsel for the petitioner. 2.Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions have been filed praying to suspend the sentence imposed upon petitioner by Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur in C.C.No.754 of 2018 dated 10.07.2023, which was confirmed by District and Sessions Judge, Karur, in Crl.A.No.15 of 2024, dated 15.09.2025 and to exempt the petitioner from surrendering before the Court below. 3.Learned counsel for petitioner would submit that petitioner was convicted by Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in C.C.No.754 of 2018 dated 10.07.2023 and sentenced to undergo one year Simple Imprisonment and to pay compensation of Rs.

3,25,000/- to respondent, in default, to undergo one month simple imprisonment. Aggrieved, petitioner filed criminal appeal in Crl.A.No.15 of 2024 before District and Sessions Judge, Karur and the lower Appellate Court, by the judgment dated 15.09.2025 dismissed the appeal confirming the conviction and sentence passed by the trial Court.

Aggrieved, petitioner filed Crl.R.C.(MD)No.117 of 2026 before this Court along with the instant miscellaneous petitions seeking suspension of sentence, bail and exemption from surrender.

4.Learned Counsel for petitioner would further submit that petitioner has raised substantial grounds in the above revision, which requires consideration; and that to show her bonafides, petitioner is willing to deposit 50% of the cheque amount, before the trial Court. Hence, he prayed for granting suspension of sentence to the petitioner. 5.Considering the fact that there are arguable points raised in revision and taking into consideration, facts and circumstances of the case and that it is likely to take a while before the revision is finally heard1, this Court is inclined to grant suspension of sentence, bail and exempt the petitioner from surrendering before the trial court, on the following conditions, till the disposal of the above Criminal Revision: i) Petitioner is directed to deposit 50% of cheque amount to the credit of C.C.No.

754 of 2018 dated 10.07.

Atul Alias Ashutosh vs State of Madhya Pradesh, (2024) 3 SCC 663

(iii) On such deposit, petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on her executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur;

iv) Petitioner and sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the bond and the above said Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; v) Petitioner shall appear and sign before Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur, on the first working day of every month at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the revision;

vi) In case, petitioner is not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, she shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 317 Cr.P.C. (corresponding to 355 B.N.S.S) and shall appear before the trial Court on any other day in lieu of the date of her absence, as directed by the trial Court. 6.Accordingly, these Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions are ordered. 27-01-2026 1/2 gvn

To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court @ Magistrate Level, Karur 2.The District and Sessions Judge, Karur.

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

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ ,J.

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