Sabana @ Sabana Yasmin v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Chinnamanur

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR CRL.MP(MD) No. 2701 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.184 of 2026 Sabana @ Sabana Yasmin .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Chinnamanur Police Station, Theni District.

(Crime No.389 of 2023) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.66 of 2024 dated 10.12.2025 on the file of the Principal Sessions Court, Theni pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.DR.R.Alagumani 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 Principal Sessions Court, Theni, vide Judgment dated 10.12.2025 in S.C.No.66 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 amount Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo three months simple imprisonment 120(B) r/w 302 IPC and 302 r/w 114 IPC Life 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 Principal Sessions Court, Theni.

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.] & [N.S., J.] 27.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG Copy to

1. The Principal Sessions Court, Theni.

2. The Special Prison for Women, Madurai.

3.The Inspector of Police Chinnamanur Police Station, Theni District.

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

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND N.SENTHILKUMAR, J .

TSG CRL.MP(MD) No.2701 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.184 of 2026 27.02.2026