Saravanan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.1850 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.181 of 2025 Saravanan ....... Petitioner Vs.

State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by The Inspector of Police Silaiman Police Station Madurai District.

(Crime No.529/2016).

......Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430 (1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed by the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila court, Madurai District in S.C No.661 of 2023 dated 31.12.2024 and enlarge the appellant on bail pending disposal of the above said Criminal Appeal

For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.A.Jinnah, 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 Sessions Judge, Mahila court, Madurai District, vide Judgment dated 31.12.2024 in S.C.No.661 of 2023, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo three months simple Imprisonment 148 of IPC three years rigorous Imprisonment 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo six months simple 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 2025 and the likelihood of the appeal being taken up for final hearing in the near future is also not possible, hence 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 Sessions Judge, Mahila court, Madurai District. 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 once in a week at 10.30 a.m., until further orders. [G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 08.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rm Copy to 1.The Sessions Judge, Mahila court, Madurai District 2.The Inspector of Police State of Tamil Nadu, Silaiman Police Station Madurai District.

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

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

rm CRL.MP(MD) No.1850 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.181 of 2025 08.12.2025