Madras High CourtCRL MP(MD)/9936/2026allowed

Muralidharan v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Tiruchirapalli, Vigilance And Anti Corruption

2026-05-21Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR in Crl.A.(MD)No.585 of 2026 Muralidharan ... Petitioner Vs.

State represented by The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption Wing, Tiruchirappalli, Crime No.30/2008.

... Respondent Prayer : This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430(1) of B.N.S.S. praying to suspend the sentence of imprisonment passed in Spl.C.No.97 of 2011 on the file of the learned Special Judge for Prevention of Corruption Act Cases, Tiruchirappalli, dated 15.05.2026 and enlarge the petitioner on bail till the disposal of the criminal appeal. 1/6

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Muthu Kamatchi 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 learned Special Judge for Prevention of Corruption Act Cases, Tiruchirappalli, in Spl.C.No.97 of 2011, dated 15.05.2026.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was convicted by the learned Special Judge for Prevention of Corruption Act Cases, Tiruchirappalli, for the offence under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, sentenced to undergo 2 years imprisonment and also imposed a fine of Rs.10,000/- in default to undergo 3 months simple imprisonment and for the offence under Sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, sentenced to undergo 2 years imprisonment and also imposed a fine of Rs.10,000/- in default to undergo 3 months simple imprisonment. 2/6

Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed the present Criminal Appeal in Crl.A.(MD)No.585 of 2026 before this Court along with the instant miscellaneous petition seeking suspension of sentence and bail.

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 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 3/6

following conditions, till the disposal of the above Criminal Appeal: 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 Special Judge for Prevention of Corruption Act Cases, 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 Special Judge for Prevention of Corruption Act Cases, 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.

4/6

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 21.05.2026 rmi Note: Issue Order Copy on 22.05.2026.

To:

1. The Special Judge for Prevention of Corruption Act Cases, Tiruchirappalli.

2. The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption Wing, Tiruchirappalli.

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

Madurai.

5/6

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

rmi Order made in in Crl.A.(MD)No.585 of 2026 Dated: 21.05.2026 6/6