V.Vetrivel v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Awps-Manaparai
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.05.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR in Crl.A.(MD)No.577 of 2026 V.Vetrivel ... Petitioner Vs.
The State represented by Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli District.
Cr.No.23 of 2022 ... Respondent Prayer : This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430(1) of B.N.S.S. praying to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Tiruchirappalli in Special S.C.No.38 of 2023, dated 05.05.2026 and release the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the appeal.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthukrishnan For Respondent : Mr.Abdul Kalam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)
ORDER
This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed, praying to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Tiruchirappalli in Special S.C.No.38 of 2023, dated 05.05.2026.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was convicted by the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Tiruchirappalli for the offence under Section 341 IPC, sentenced to undergo one month rigorous imprisonment and for the offence under Sections 7 r/w 8 of Protection of Child from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, sentenced to undergo three years rigorous imprisonment and also imposed a fine of Rs.5,000/-, in default to undergo simple imprisonment of two months. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed the present Criminal Appeal in Crl.A.(MD)No.577 of 2026 before this Court along with the instant miscellaneous petition seeking suspension of sentence and bail.
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3. The learned Counsel for the petitioner would further submit that the petitioner has raised substantial grounds in the above appeal, which requires consideration. Hence, he prayed for granting suspension of sentence and bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (crl.side) appearing for respondent opposed the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner and submitted that judgment passed by the Court below is as per law after considering the entire evidence, thus the relief sought by petitioner at this stage be refused by this Court.
5. Considering the fact that there are arguable points raised in the appeal and taking into consideration, facts and circumstances of the case and that it is also likely to take a while before the appeal is finally heard, this Court is inclined to grant suspension of sentence and bail, on the following conditions, till the disposal of the above Criminal Appeal: 3/6
i) The petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Tiruchirappalli;
ii) The petitioner and sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the bond and the above said Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; iii) The petitioner shall appear and sign before the Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Tiruchirappalli, on the first working day of every month at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the appeal; iv) In case, if the petitioner is not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, he shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 317 Cr.P.C. (corresponding to 355 B.N.S.S) and shall appear before the trial Court on any other day in lieu of the date of his absence, as directed by the trial Court.
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5. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 21.05.2026 rmi Note: Issue Order Copy on 22.05.2026.
To:
1. The Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Tiruchirappalli.
2. The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.
Madurai.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.
rmi Order made in in Crl.A.(MD)No.577 of 2026 Dated: 21.05.2026 6/6