Subramanian v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Pappakudi

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.3515 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.25 of 2026 Subramanian Petitioner Vs.

The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Inspector of Police Papakudi Police station Tenkasi District.

Crime No.151 of 2015 Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430 (1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner vide judgment dated 03.12.2025 in S.C.No.674 of 2016 on the file of the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, (FTC), Tenkasi, and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above criminal appeal.

For Petitioner : M/s.M.Anantha Devi For Respondent : Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

[Order of the Court was made by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.] Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the Additional District and Sessions Judge, (FTC), Tenkasi, vide Judgment dated 03.12.2025 in S.C.No.674 of 2016, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

2. The petitioner stand convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple Imprisonment 302 r/w.149 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple Imprisonment 307 r/w.149 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple Imprisonment 324 r/w.149 IPC Six months simple imprisonment Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple Imprisonment Section 3 of TNPPDL Act Three years simple imprisonment Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo one month simple Imprisonment 148 IPC One year 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/Appellant No.5 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, 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 Additional District and Sessions Judge, (FTC), Tenkasi.

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.] & [N.S., J.] 27.02.2026 rm

Copy to 1.The Additional District and Sessions Judge, (FTC), Tenkasi.

2.The Inspector of Police Papakudi Police station Tenkasi District.

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

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND N.SENTHILKUMAR , J .

tsg/rm CRL.MP(MD) No.3515 of 2026 in Crl.A(MD)No.25 of 2026 27.02.2026