Saravanan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.11420 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.910 of 2025 Saravanan : Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs.

The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Tirunelveli Taluk Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

(Crime No.237 of 2011) : Respondent/Complainant Prayer: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430 of BNNS r/w 390 of Cr.P.C to suspend the sentence imposed by the 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli, in SC No.218 of 2012, dated 11/07/2025 and to enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the above said criminal appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Anand 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 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Tiruelveli, in S.C.No.218 of 2012, dated 11/07/2025 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 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo 3 months SI 506(ii) IPC 2 Years RI Rs.1,000/-, 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 3rd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli. (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.] & [R.P., J.] 08.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No er

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

er To, 1.The 3rd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Tirunelveli Taluk Police Station, Tirunelveli.

3.The Central Prison, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

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

CRL.MP(MD) No.11420 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.910 of 2025 08.01.2026