Jesuraj v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Samayapuram

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 2900 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.752 of 2025 Jesuraj .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Samayapuram Police Station, Trichy District (Crime No.831 of 2020) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruchirapalli in S.C.No.218 of 2021 dated 21.06.2025 and release the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the appeal For Petitioner : Mr.T.J.Ebenezer Charles 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 learned II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruchirapalli , vide Judgment dated 21.06.2025 in S.C.No.218 of 2021c,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.1,000/-(each counts) i/d to undergo six month simple imprisonment 302 of IPC Life Imprisonment (two counts)

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, 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 II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruchirapalli 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.] 10.02.2026 aav

Copy to

1. The II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tiruchirapalli

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Trichy 3.The Inspector of Police Samayapuram Police Station, Trichy District 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.