Subramani v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.10071 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1082 of 2024 Subramani ....... Petitioner Vs.
State of Tamilnadu, Rep.by Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Trichy District.
Cr.No.236 of 2023.
...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430 of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed by the I Additional District Sessions Court, Trichirappalli in S.C.No.261 of 2023, dated 23.10.2024 and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Samuel Gunasingh 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.] Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the I Additional District Sessions Court, Trichirappalli, vide Judgment dated 23.10.2024 in S.C.No.261 of 2023, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.
2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo three months simple imprisonment 302 IPC Life Imprisonment
3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
4. Considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner and that there are several arguable points and further the appeal is of year 2024 and the likelihood of the appeal being taken up for final hearing in the near future is also not possible, 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 herein 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 learned Judicial Magistrate, Manapparai.
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 on the first working day of every English Calender month at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.
[G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 07.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No am
Copy to 1.The I Additional District Sessions Court, Trichirappalli, 2.The Judicial Magistrate, Manapparai.
3.The Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Trichy District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.
AND R.POORNIMA, J .
am CRL.MP(MD) No.10071 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1082 of 2024 07.01.2026