Selvakumar @ Mukkadu Kumar v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.9376 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.768 of 2025 1.Selvakumar @ Mukkadu Kumar 2.Nagarajan @ Pambu Nagarajan : Petitioners/Appellants Vs.

State of Tamil Nadu Rep., by the Sub Inspector of Police, Lalgudi Police Station, Trichy District.

(Crime No.1613 of 2020) : Respondent/Complainant Prayer: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 389 of Criminal Procedure Code to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioners in SC No.220 of 2021, dated 26/06/2025 on the file of the II Additional District-cum-Sessions Court, Tiruchirapalli, pending disposal of the above criminal appeal.

For Petitioners : Mr.V.Illanchezian For Respondent : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi 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 petitioners by the II Additional District and Sessions Court, Tiruchirappalli, in S.C.No.220 of 2021, dated 26/06/2025 and to enlarge the petitioners on bail pending disposal of the criminal appeal.

2.The petitioners stand convicted and sentenced as under:- Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 342 IPC One month SI Nil 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo a simple imprisonment 3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4.The petitioners have 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 petitioners.

5.Accordingly, the Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is allowed and the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone imposed on the petitioners is suspended subject to the following conditions:- (i).The petitioners are directed to be enlarged on bail, each 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 II Additional District and Sessions Court, Trichy. (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 petitioners 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.] 15.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No er

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

er To, 1.The II Additional District and Sessions Court, Trichy.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Lalgudi Police Station, Trichy District.

3. The Superintendent Central Prison, Trichy.

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

CRL.MP(MD) No.9376 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.768 of 2025 15.12.2025