Rukmani, v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Kumbakonam Taluk
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :21.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No. 19230 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1311 of 2025 Rukmani .......
Petitioner Vs.
State rep. by The Inspector of Police Kumbakonam Taluk Police Station, Kumbakonam, (Crime No.702 of 2020) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed upon the petitioner in Sessions Case No.91 of 2020 on the file of the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge(FTC) Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District dated 08.09.2025, pending disposal of the main criminal appeal.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ilayaraja 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 Additional District and Sessions Judge(FTC) Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, vide Judgment dated 08.09.2025 in S.C.No.91 of 2020 ,the present Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed.
2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amount 148 of IPC Three years rigorous imprisonment Rs.1000/- i/d to undergo six month simple imprisonment 294(b) of IPC Rs.500/- One month simple imprisonment Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple imprisonment 302 r/w 149 of IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.5,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple imprisonment 302r/w.109 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 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 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 Additional District and Sessions Judge(FTC) Kumbakonam,
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.] 21.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No aav Copy to
1. The Additional District and Sessions Judge(FTC) Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District
2. The Superintendent Special Prison for Women, Trichy 3.The Inspector of Police Kumbakonam Taluk Police Station, Kumbakonam, 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.
AND R.POORNIMA, J .
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