Vasudevan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Awps-Rajapalayam
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09/12/2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ in CRL RC(MD)No.1545 of 2025 Vasudevan S/o.Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs The State Of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector Of Police, AWPS-Rajapalayam Virudhunagar District.
Crime No.14 of 2017.
... Respondent PRAYER in Crl.M.P.(MD).No.19382 of 2025 :- To Suspend the sentence of Imprisonment imposed by the Learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar at Srivilliputhur in Crl.A.No.167 of 2023 judgment dated 10.10.2025 modified the conviction and sentence imposed by the Learned Additional Mahila Court, Srivilliputhur in C.C.No.230 of 2020 dated 28.11.2023 and enlarge the petitioner on bail, pending disposal of the Criminal Revision. 1/7
PRAYER in Crl.M.P.(MD).No.19383 of 2025 :- To exempt me from surrender in pursuant to the Judgment dated 10.10.2025 by the Learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar at Srivilliputhur in Crl.A.No.167 of 2023 modified the conviction and sentence imposed by the Learned Additional Mahila Court, Srivilliputhur in C.C.No.230 of 2020 dated 28.11.2023. For Petitioner : Mr. J.Yogeswaran Advocate.
For Respondent : Mr. A.Thiruvadi Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
Heard Mr.J.Yogeswaran, learned Counsel for petitioner and Mr.A.Thiruvadikumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, who accepts notice on behalf of Respondent.
2. Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions have been filed, praying to suspend the sentence imposed on petitioner by Additional Mahila Court, Srivilliputhur, in C.C. No.230 of 2020 dated 28.11.2023, which was modified by Principal District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar in Crl.A. No.167 of 2023 dated 10.10.2025 and to exempt the petitioner from surrendering before the Court below.
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3. Learned counsel for petitioner would submit that petitioner was convicted by Additional Mahila Court, Srivilliputhur, for offences punishable under Sections 294(b), 494, 506(i) of IPC in C.C.No.230 of 2020, dated 28.11.2023 and sentenced as follows: (i) the petitioner was sentenced to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment for offences under section 494 of IPC and to pay a fine of Rs.10,000/-, in default, to undergo two months Rigorous imprisonment. Aggrieved, petitioner filed Crl.A. No.167 of 2023, before Principal District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar and the lower Appellate Court vide order dated 10.10.2025, partly allowed the appeal and modified the conviction and sentence passed by Trial Court, as follows: (i) to undergo one year simple imprisonment for the offence under section 494 of IPC and to pay a fine of Rs.
10,000/- in default, to undergo two months simple imprisonment and acquitted for the offences under Sections 294(b)and 506(i) of IPC. Aggrieved, petitioner filed present Criminal Revision Petition in Crl.RC(MD)No.1545 of 2025 before this Court along with instant miscellaneous petitions seeking suspension of sentence, exemption from surrender and bail.
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4. Learned Counsel for petitioner would further submit that petitioner has raised substantial grounds in the above revision, which requires consideration; and that he has also paid fine amount as per the order of the trial Court. Hence, he prayed for granting suspension of sentence and bail to petitioner.
5. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for respondent opposed the submissions of learned counsel for petitioner and submitted that judgments passed by Courts below are as per law after considering the entire evidence, thus the relief sought by petitioners at this stage be refused by this Court.
6.Considering the fact that there are arguable points raised in revision and taking into consideration, facts and circumstances of the case and that it is also likely to take a while before the revision is finally heard1, this Court is inclined to grant suspension of sentence and exempt the petitioner from surrendering before the trial court, on the following conditions, till the disposal of above Criminal Revision: Atul Alias Ashutosh vs State of Madhya Pradesh, (2024) 3 SCC 663 4/7
i) The petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar at Srivilliputhur; ii) The petitioner and sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the bond and the above said Court may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; iii) The petitioner shall appear and sign before the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar at Srivilliputhur, on the first working day of every month at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of revision;
iv) In case, if the petitioner is not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, he shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 317 Cr.P.C. (corresponding to 355 B.N.S.S) and shall appear before the trial Court on any other day in lieu of the date of his absence, as directed by the trial Court.
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7. Accordingly, these Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions are ordered.
09.12.2025 gvn To 1.The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Virudhunagar 2.The Additional Mahila Court, Srivilliputhur.
3. The Inspector of Police, AWPS, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District.
(Crime No. 14 of 2017)
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J gvn
ORDER
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