Ammasi v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.1561 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.138 of 2025 Ammasi : Petitioner Vs.

The State rep. By its The Inspector of Police, SIVAGANGAI TALUK Police Station, Sivagangai District.

(Crime No.3 of 2016 : Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430 of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.96 of 2016, dated 19.10.2024, on the file of the Fast Track Mahila Court, Sivagangai, pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Rajagopal 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 Fast Track Mahila Court, Sivagangai, vide Judgment dated 19/10/2024 in S.C.No.96 of 2016, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition. 2.The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount Three years Rigorous Imprisonment 352 of IPC -- 302of IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo 6 months Simple Imprisonment 3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the period of incarceration and also considering the fact that there are arguable points involved in this criminal appeal and further the criminal appeal is not likely to be taken up for final hearing in the near future, this criminal miscellaneous petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone 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 Fast Track Mahila Court, Sivagangai.

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 on the first working day of every English calender month at 10.30 a.m., till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal.

5.List the main appeal on 16/12/2025 for hearing. In the meantime, the Registry is directed to prepare the typed set of papers immediately.

[G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 05.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No er Copy to 1.The Fast Track Mahila Court, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai Taluk Police Station, Sivagangai. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

4.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Madurai.

Copy marked to:

The Court Manager, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

er CRL.MP(MD) No.1561 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.138 of 2025 05.12.2025