Thangamayan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Thideer Nagar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA CRL.MP(MD) No.20001 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.724 of 2024 Thangamayan ....... Petitioner Vs.

The State rep. by The Inspector of Police Thideernagar Police Station, Madurai.

...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence imposed on the petitioner in S.C.No.501of 2019, dated 02.07.2024 by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jegadeesh Pandian 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 Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai, vide Judgment dated 02.07.2024 in S.C.No.501 of 2019, he has filed this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition.

2. The petitioner stands convicted and sentenced as under: Section of Law Sentence of imprisonment Fine amoun Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo one year Simple Imprisonment 120(B) r/w 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo 6 months simple imprisonment 364 r/w 34 IPC 10 years Rigorous Imprisonment 302 IPC Life Imprisonment Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo one year simple imprisonment 404 IPC Three years Rigorous Imprisonment Rs.6,000/- i/d to undergo three months simple 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 2024 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) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai.

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 on the first working day of every English calender month at 10.30 a.m., till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal. [G.K.I., J.] & [R.P., J.] 16.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No am Copy to 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai 2.The Principal Sessions Court, Madurai 3.The Inspector of Police Thideernagar Police Station, Madurai.

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

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J .

am CRL.MP(MD) No.20001 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.724 of 2024 16.12.2025