Karunakaran v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Paramakudi 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. 19473 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.1324 of 2025 Karunakaran .......

Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police Taluk Police Station, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District (Crime No.140 of 2015) ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence and grant bail to the appellant/A5 against the judgment dated 06.11.2025 in S.C.No.19 of 2017 on the file of the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Ramanathapuram District in Crime No.140 of 2015 on the file of the respondent police pending disposal of the above criminal appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Seeni Syed Amma for M/s.Roy and Roy 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.] Seeking to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Ramanathapuram District, vide Judgment dated 06.11..2025 in S.C.No.19 of 2017 ,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.10,000/- i/d to undergo six month simple imprisonment 302 and 149 of IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.2,000/- i/d to undergo three month simple imprisonment 3 of TNPPDL Act Five years rigorous 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 Principal Sessions Judge, Ramanathapuram District 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 Principal Sessions Judge, Ramanathapuram District

2. The Superintendent Central Prison,Cuddalore District 3.The Inspector of Police Taluk Police Station, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram 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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