Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/7155/2026disposed of

Thenmozhi v. Chandrasekar

2026-04-15Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR and Crl.MP.(MD)No.7718 of 2026 Thenmozhi ... Petitioner Vs Chandrasekar ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to set aside and modify the order passed in Cr.MP No.1176/2026 in C.A No. 42/2026 dated 13.03.2026 on the file of the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Gowtham

ORDER

The present petition has been filed by the appellant in C.A. No.42 of 2026 on the file of the learned Principal Sessions Court, Thoothukudi, seeking to set aside the order dated 13.03.2026 passed in Cr.M.P. No.1176 of 2026. 1/4

2. A perusal of the records reveals that the petitioner has suffered an order of conviction in S.T.C. No.356 of 2022 on the file of the Fast Track Court Magistrate Level, Thoothukudi, on 27.01.2026. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner preferred an appeal in C.A. No.42 of 2026 before the Principal Sessions Court, Thoothukudi. As a condition precedent, for suspension of sentence, the learned Judge imposed a condition directing the petitioner to deposit 20% of the cheque amount, i.e., Rs.80,000/-, on or before 10.04.2026. Challenging the said condition, the present petition has been filed.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a widow and sought reduction of the condition imposed.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the fact that the cheque amount is Rs.4,00,000/- and that the trial Court has directed deposit of only 20% of the cheque amount, which does not include compensation, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the said condition.

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6. However, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought extension of time for compliance. Accordingly, the time granted to deposit the amount by the Principal Sessions Court, Thoothukudi, is extended till 27.04.2026. Except for the above modification, the impugned order stands confirmed.

7. With the above said observations and modification, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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