Madhankumar v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Manapparai

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 1008 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.73 of 2026 Madhankumar ....Petitioner/Appellant/Accused No.6 Vs.

The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by The Inspector of Police Manapparai Police Station, Tiruchirappalli District (Crime No.10 of 2019) .. Respondent/Respondent/Complainant Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.50 of 2024 dated 19.12.2025 on the file of the II Additional District and Sessions Court, Tiruchirappalli and enlarge the petitioner/appellant pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.Gandhi Senior Counsel for M/s.Gandhi Associates 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 II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruchirappalli , vide Judgment dated 19.12.2025 in S.C.No.50 of 2024, 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 six months simple imprisonment 326 of IPC 10 years of 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 2026 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 Judicial Magistrate No.I, Srivilliputtur.

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.] 17.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No CM

Copy to

1. The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Srivilliputtur.

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Trichy 3.The Inspector of Police Manapparai Police Station, Tiruchirappalli District (Crime No.10 of 2019) 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

CM CRL.MP(MD) No. 1008 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.73 of 2026 17.02.2026