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Murugan v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Inspector Of Police, M.Reddiapatti

2026-04-30Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri5 pages

CRL MP(MD) NO. 9597 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI CRL MP(MD) NO. 9597 of 2026 IN CRL RC(MD) NO. 817 OF 2026 Murugan Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Inspector Of Police, M.Reddiapatti Police Station Virudhunagar District.

(In Crime No.27 of 2017) Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Gandhirajan For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Sakthikumar Government Advocate (crl.side) Prayer:To suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner in C.C.No.125 of 2018 dated 16.02.2024 on the file of Learned Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukottai, as confirmed in Crl.A.No.25 of 2024 dated 24.02.2026 on the file of Learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Aruppukottai, pending disposal of the above criminal revision case. 1/5

ORDER

This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed by the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Aruppukottai, in Crl.A.No.25 of 2024 dated 24.02.2026, confirming the conviction and sentence imposed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukottai, in C.C.No.125 of 2018 dated 16.02.2024 and enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the criminal revision petition.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been convicted by the trial Court on 16.02.2024, and the trial Court sentenced him to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/- in default sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for 2 months for the offence under Section 279 of IPC; to undergo simple imprisonment for one year for the offence under Section 304(A) of IPC; to pay a fine of Rs.5,000/-, in default sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for two months for the offence under Section 3 r/w 181 of MV Act and to pay a fine of Rs.2,000/-, in default sentenced him to undergo simple imprisonment for two months for the offence under Section 146 r/w 196 of MV Act, in C.C.No.125 of 2018 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukottai.

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3. The learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Aruppukottai, confirmed the conviction, and sentence and dismissed the Criminal Appeal in Crl.A.No.25 of 2024 dated 24.02.2026. Challenging the same, the present Criminal Revision Case has been filed before this Court along with this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition seeking suspension of sentence.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there are several infirmities in the prosecution case, and also there are contradictions in material particulars between the evidence of the prosecution witnesses.

5. This Court has carefully considered the rival contentions put forward by either side and also perused the materials available on record.

6. The learned counsel for the petitioner pointed out that there are certain infirmities and inconsistencies in this case, and also there are certain contradictions in material particulars. The fact remains that there are arguable points involved in this criminal revision and further, the criminal revision is not likely to be taken up for final hearing in the near future and as such, and also considering the fact that the petitioner has good chance of succeeding in the revision petition, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner herein is entitled to the relief of grant of suspension of sentence. 3/5

7. Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone is suspended pending disposal of the revision with the following directions:

(i) The petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukottai;

(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 Pass Book to ensure their identity; and (iii) The petitioner shall appear before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukottai, on all working days at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

8. Mr.M.Sakthikumar, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side), takes notice for the respondent.

9. Post the matter after four weeks.

30-04-2026 Rmk (3/3) To 1.The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Aruppukottai. 2.The Judicial Magistrate, Aruppukottai.

3.The Inspector Of Police, M.Reddiapatti Police Station 4/5

Virudhunagar District.

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