Chelladurai v. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY CRL.MP(MD) No. 20345 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.527 of 2025 Chelladurai .......

Petitioner Vs.

The Revenue Divisional Officer Thoothukudi Thoothukudi District ...... Respondent Prayer : Petition filed under Section 430(1) of BNSS to suspend the sentence and conviction imposed on the petitioner by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothkudi in S.C. No.223 of 2006 by the judgement dated 05.04.2025 and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Kathirvelu, Senior Counsel for Mr.N.Pragalathan 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 I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothkudi in S.C.No.223 of 2006 dated 05.04.2025, 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 Rs.10,000/- i/d to undergo three month rigorous imprisonment 302 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, 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 I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothkudi 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.] & [K.R., J.] 19.12.2025 aav

Copy to

1. The I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thoothkudi

2. The Superintendent Central Prison, Palayamkottai 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Thoothukudi Thoothukudi District 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

AND KRISHNAN RAMASAMY , J .

aav CRL.MP(MD) No.20345 of 2025 in Crl.A(MD)No.527 of 2025 19.12.2025