Maniraj v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Theppakulam

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 2208 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.144 of 2023 Maniraj .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Theppakulam Police Station Madurai District (Crime No 1134 of 2017) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed by the learned Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram, Madurai in S.C. No.267 of 2019 by judgment dated 21.12.2022 and enlarge the petitioner/appellant on bail pending disposal of the above appeal

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Yogeswaran 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 Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram, Madurai , vide Judgment dated 21.12.2022 in S.C.No.267 of 2019, the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner has failed to make out a prima facie case for grant of suspension of sentence, hence we are of the opinion that it is not a fit case for grant of suspension of sentence to the petitioner.

4. Accordingly this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition stands dismissed.

[G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 03.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No aav Copy to

1. The Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram, Madurai 2.The Inspector of Police Theppakulam Police Station Madurai District

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