Pasupathi v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Poovanthi

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.15500 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1146 of 2025 Pasupathi ....... Petitioner Vs.

The State of Tamil Nadu, The Inspector of Police, Poovanthi Police Station, Sivagangai District, (Crime No.40 of 2017).

...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430 of BNSS to suspend the sentence in S.C.No.2 of 2018, dated 11.06.2024, on the file of the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Sivagangai and enlarge the petitioner/appellant on bail, pending disposal of the above said criminal appeal.

For Petitioners : Mrs.S.Prabha 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.] Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Sivagangai, vide Judgment dated 11.06.2024 in S.C.No.2 of 2018, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

2. The petitioners stand convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun Rs.1,000/- i/d to undergo one month 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 petitioners and that there are several arguable points and further the appeal is of year 2025 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) each with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Sivagangai. 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 petitioners shall appear and sign before the respondent police daily twice at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m., untifl further orders.

[G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 03.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No am Copy to 1.The Principal Sessions Judge, Sivagangai, 2.The Inspector of Police, Poovanthi Police Station, Sivagangai District,

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

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

am CRL.MP(MD) No.15500 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1146 of 2025 03.02.2026