Settu v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :20.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 11148 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.841 of 2024 Settu .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Mathur Police Station, Pudukottai District (Crime No.388 of 2020) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence of imprisonment imposed against the appellant/accused by the judgment in Sessions Case No.69 of 2021 dated 27.09.2024 on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Pudukottai pending disposal of the criminal appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian 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 learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Pudukottai , vide Judgment dated 27.09.2024 in S.C.No.69 of 2021 ,the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo six months rigorous imprisonment 302 of 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, 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 Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Pudukottai 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 a.m., on the first working day of every English calender month, till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. [G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 20.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No aav Copy to

1. The Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Pudukottai

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Trichy 3.The Inspector of Police Mathur Police Station, Pudukottai District 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

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