Velu @ Jeyavel v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Kabisthalam

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. 4745 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.166 of 2026 Velu @ Jeyavel .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Kabisthalam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

(Crime No.127 of 2015) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.102 of 2017 dated 19.12.2025 on the file of the learned Additional District Judge (Fast Track) Court, Kumbakonam pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Suyambulingabharathi 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 Additional District Judge (Fast Track) Court, Kumbakonam, vide Judgment dated 19.12.2025 in S.C.No.102 of 2017, 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.1,000/- i/d to undergo six months rigorous imprisonment 148 of IPC Simple Imprisonment Rs.500/- i/d to undergo one week rigorous imprisonment 341 of IPC Simple Imprisonment Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo six months rigorous imprisonment 364 of IPC Simple Imprisonment 302 r/w 149 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo one year rigorous 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 Additional District Judge (Fast Track) Court, Kumbakonam. 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 Additional District Court (Fast Track), Kumbakonam.

2. The Central Prison, Trichy.

3.The Inspector of Police Kabisthalam Police Station, Thanjavur 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.4745 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.166 of 2026 27.02.2026