Karthik v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Thiruneelakudi

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 18/12/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE N.MALA CRL MP(MD)No.20272 of 2025 in CRL A(MD)No.915 of 2023 1.Karthik 2.Elangovan ... Petitioners Vs State of Tamilnadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, ThiruneelakudiPolice Station, Thanjavur District, Crime No.36/2020.

... Respondent PRAYER :- To relax the condition imposed in Crl.MP(MD)No. 3851/2024 in Crl.A(MD)No.915/2023 dated 25.04.2024 on the file of this Court.

For Petitioner : S.Deenadhayalan For Respondent : Mr.K.Sanjai Gandhi Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

This petition has been filed to relax the condition imposed in Crl.MP(MD)No.3851 of 2024 in Crl.A(MD)No.915 of 2023 dated 25.04.2024.

2.This Court while suspending the sentence imposed the following conditions.

(i) The petitioners shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) each with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), Kumbakonam.

(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 Pass Book to ensure their identity; and (iii) The petitioners shall stay at Ramanathapuram and they shall report before the Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Ramanthapuram once in a month i.e., on first working day of every English calendar month at 10.30 a.m., till the disposal of the appeal.

3.The petitioners in their affidavit stated that they are agricultural coolie and are finding it very difficult to comply with Condition No.iii of 2/4

the aforesaid order. The petitioners further stated that they are unable to perform their agricultural duties in time due to the said condition. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) submitted that the petitioner has complied with the order passed by this court on 25.04.2024 without any default.

5.In view of the averments made in this petition, this Court is inclined to relax the Condition No.iii. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. The petitioners shall appear before the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), Kumbakonam once in a month i.e., on the first working day of every English Calendar month at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

18.12.2025 Sn To 1.The learned Additional District and Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), Kumbakonam.

2.The Inspector of Police, ThiruneelakudiPolice Station, Thanjavur District.

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N.MALA,J Sn CRL MP(MD) No.20272 of 2025 18/12/2025 4/4