Jeya v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY CRL.MP(MD) No.8856 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.737 of 2025 Jeya : Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs.

State Represented by Inspector of Police, Kadamalaikundu Police Station, Theni District.

(Crime No.177 of 2023) : Respondent/Complaint Prayer: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430(i) of BNSS 2023) to suspend the sentence and conviction passed in SC No.116 of 2023, dated 23/06/2025 by the Principal Sessions Judge, Theni and enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the above said criminal appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.J.Ebenezer Charles 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 Principal Sessions Judge, Theni, in S.C.No.116 of 2023, dated 23/06/2025 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 Section 302 Life Imprisonment Rs.5,000/-, in default to undergo3 months SI Section 201 r/w 302 IPC 3 Years RI Rs.5,000/-, in default to undergo 3 months 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 Principal Sessions Judge, Theni.

(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.] & [K.R., J.] 02.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No er

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND KRISHNAN RAMASAMY , J .

er To, 1.The Principal Sessions Judge, Theni.

2. The Superintendent, Special Prison for Women, Madurai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaikundu Police Station, Theni District.

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

CRL.MP(MD) No.8856 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.737 of 2025 02.01.2026