Ganaduari @ Chinnarasu v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.6347 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.154 of 2025 Ganadurai @ Chinnarasu : Petitioners/Appellant Vs.

State of Tamil Nadu through Inspector of Police, Kallakadu Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

(Crime No.344 of 2016) : Respondent/ Complainant Prayer: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430 of BNSS 2023) to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner in SC No.222 of 2018, dated 04/01/2025 by the Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram, Tirunelveli District and enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the above said criminal appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.Ka.Raamakrishnan 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.] This criminal miscellaneous petition has been filed seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram, Tirunelveli, in S.C.No.222 of 2018, dated 04/01/2025 and to enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the criminal appeal.

2.The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under:- Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 364 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo 1 month SI 376 r/w 511 IPC 7 Years RI Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo 1 month SI 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo 1 month SI 3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4.The petitioner has made out a prima facie case to grant suspension of sentence, 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 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 Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram, Tirunelveli, (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 am, on the first working day of every English Calendar month till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. [G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 16.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No er

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

er To, 1.The Sessions Judge, Mahalir Neethimandram, Tirunelveli.

2. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Palayamkottai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kallakadu Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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

CRL.MP(MD) No.6347 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.154 of 2025 16.12.2025