Arputha Sekar, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.2576 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.803 of 2024 Arputha Sekar .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Vaiyampatti Police Station, Trichy District.

In Crime No.135 of 2019.

...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.283 of 2019, dated 16.08.2024, on the file of the II Additional District and Sessions Court, Tiruchirapalli enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Althaf Sheriff for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi 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 II Additional District and Sessions Court, Tiruchirapalli, vide Judgment dated 16.08.2024 in S.C.No.283 of 2019, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo six months Rigorous Imprisonment 302 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 2024 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 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 on the first working day of every English calender month at 10.30 a.m., till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. [G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 03.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No am Copy to 1.The II Additional District and Sessions Court, Tiruchirapalli.

2.The Inspector of Police Vaiyampatti Police Station, Trichy District.

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

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

am CRL.MP(MD) No.2576 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.803 of 2024 03.12.2025