Madras High CourtCRL MP(MD)/1267/2026ordered

D.Veeramani v. D.Amuthakanimozhi

2026-01-22Honourable Mr Justice Mohammed Shaffiq5 pages

CRL MP(MD) NO.1267 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ CRL MP(MD) NO.1267 of 2026 in CRL RC(MD) NO. 96 of 2026 D.Veeramani Petitioner Vs D.Amuthakanimozhi Respondent For Petitioner:

Mr.S.Gurumoorthy Prayer:

To Suspend the Sentence imposed on the petitioner by Judgment dated 30.10.2025 made in Crl.A.No.179 of 2024 passed by Learned Principal Sessions Judge, Thanjavur confirming the Judgment dated 20.08.2024 made in S.T.C.No.83 of 2022 passed by the Fast Track Court, Magistrate Level, Thanjavur, pending disposal of the present criminal revision petition.

ORDER

Heard Mr.S.Gurumoorthy, learned Counsel for petitioner. 2.Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed praying to suspend the sentence imposed upon petitioner by Fast Track Court, Magistrate Level, Thanjavur in S.T.C.No.83 of 2022 dated 20.08.2024, which was confirmed by Principal Sessions Judge, Thanjavur in Crl.A.No.179 of 2024, dated 30.10.2025.

3.Learned counsel for petitioner would submit that petitioner was convicted by Fast Track Court, Magistrate Level, Thanjavur for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in S.T.C.No.83 of 2022 dated 20.08.2024 and sentenced him to undergo one year simple imprisonment and to pay compensation of Rs.10,00,000/- to respondent, in default to undergo two months simple imprisonment. Aggrieved, petitioner filed criminal appeal in Crl.A.No.179 of 2024 before Principal Sessions Judge, Thanjavur and the lower Appellate Court, by the judgment dated 30.10.2025 dismissed the appeal confirming the conviction and sentence passed by trial Court. Aggrieved, petitioner filed Crl.R.C.(MD)No.96 of 2026 before this Court along with the instant miscellaneous petitions seeking suspension of sentence and bail. 4.

Learned Counsel for petitioner would further submit that petitioner has raised substantial grounds in the above revision, which requires consideration; and that to show his bonafides, petitioner is willing to deposit 50% of the cheque amount, before the trial Court. Hence, he prayed for granting suspension of sentence and bail to the petitioner.

5.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 likely to take a while before the revision is finally heard1, this Court is inclined to grant suspension of Atul Alias Ashutosh vs State of Madhya Pradesh, (2024) 3 SCC 663

sentence and bail to the petitioner, on the following conditions, till the disposal of the above Criminal Revision:

i) Petitioner is directed to deposit 50% of cheque amount to the credit of S.T.C.No.83 of 2022 dated 20.08.2024 on the file of Fast Track Court, Magistrate Level, Thanjavur, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, failing which the sentence suspended shall stand automatically vacated and respondent is at liberty to execute the sentence imposed by the trial Court against the petitioner in the manner known to law;

(ii) Any amount already paid shall be deducted while reckoning 50% of cheque amount directed in clause (i);

(iii) On such deposit, 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 Fast Track Court, Magistrate Level, Thanjavur;

iv) 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; v) Petitioner shall appear and sign before Fast Track Court, Magistrate Level, Thanjavur, on the first working day of every month at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the revision;

vi) In case, if 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. 6.Accordingly, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 22-01-2026 rgm

To 1.The Fast Track Court, Magistrate Level, Thanjavur 2.The Principal Sessions Judge, Thanjavur 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.