Rebek Vedha, v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.13870 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1064 of 2025 Rebek Vedha : Petitioner/A4 Vs.

The State rep. by The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

(Crime No.761 of 2020) : Respondent/Respondent Prayer: Petition filed under Section 430 of BNSS 2023 to suspend the sentence imposed by the judgment, dated 03/06/2025 made in SC No.99 of 2022 on the file of the II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Gandhi Senior Counsel for M/s.Ajmal Associates 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 petitioner/A4 by the II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi, in S.C.No.99 of 2022, dated 03/06/2025 and to enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the criminal appeal.

2.The petitioner/A4 stands convicted and sentenced as under:- Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.5,000/-, in default to undergo 6 months SI 148 IPC 3 Years RI Rs.1,000/-, in default to undergo 1 month 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 petitioners/A4 is suspended, subject to the following conditions:- i. The petitioner/A4 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 No.III, Thoothukudi.

ii. The sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the learned Judicial Magistrate Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank passbook to ensure their identity.

iii. The petitioner/A4 shall appear and sign before the said 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.] 10.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No er

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

er To,

1. The II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi.

2. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Palayamkottai.

3.The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

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

CRL.MP(MD) No.13870 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1064 of 2025 10.12.2025