Ponraj, v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA in Crl.A(MD)No.866 of 2025 Ponraj ... Petitioner/Appellant Vs.

The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by, The Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

(Crime No.266 of 2013).

... Respondent/Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS, under Section 389 of Cr.P.C. to suspend the sentence passed S.C.No.30 of 2024 dated 09.06.2025 on the file of the learned Principal District and Sessions Court, Tenkasi, pending disposal of the above said Criminal Appeal.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Raghul Priyan for Mr.K.K.Samy For Respondent : Mr.R.Meenakshi Sundaram Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.) Seeking suspension of the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tenkasi vide Judgment dated 09.06.2025 in S.C.No.30 of 2024, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo six months year Simple Imprisonment 120(b) of IPC To undergo Life Imprisonment Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo three months Simple Imprisonment To undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment 302 of IPC r/w 201 of IPC 2/6

Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo one year Simple Imprisonment 302 of IPC r/w 34 of IPC To undergo Life Imprisonment Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo six months Simple Imprisonment 364 of IPC To undergo seven years Rigorous Imprisonment

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner and that there are several arguable points and the fact that the appeal is of the year 2025 and the likelihood of the appeal being taken up for final hearing in the near future is also not possible, 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 3/6

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 Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tenkasi. 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., till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. [G.K.I.J.,] & [R.P.J.,] 12.01.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes ps 4/6

To 1.The Principal District and Sessions Court, Tenkasi.

2.The Central Prison, Palayamkottai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vasudevanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J.

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