P.Annadurai v. The State Rep by Its

ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking suspension of sentence imposed by the learned Principal Sessions Page2 of 5 Judge, Cuddalore, in Spl.C.C.No.41 of 2025, dated 05.06.2026, and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal.

¶2The petitioner herein is the accused in Spl.C.C.No.41 of 2025 on the file of the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Cuddalore. He was found guilty of the offences under Sections 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and he has been convicted and sentenced to undergo three years rigorous imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs.5,000/-, in default to undergo three months simple imprisonment. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed this appeal along with the present miscellaneous petition.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner/accused would submit that there are arguable points available in the Criminal Appeal and the petitioner/accused has got a fair chance of succeeding in the Criminal Appeal and hence, the substantive sentence imposed against the petitioner/accused may be suspended. He would submit that the petitioner is ready to abide the condition imposed by this Court.

¶4Per contra, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent/State raised serious objection for allowing this petition. Further, he would contend that the evidences recorded from the prosecution witnesses would prove the case of the prosecution beyond Page3 of 5 reasonable doubt. According to him, interference of this Court is not necessary in the findings arrived at by the trial Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and also perused the materials placed on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case coupled with the quantum of punishment imposed upon the petitioner, also by considering the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police, further this criminal appeal is not likely to be taken for final hearing in the near future, this Court is of the view that the substantive sentence of imprisonment alone can be suspended on certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, till the disposal of the Criminal Appeal, the substantive sentence of imprisonment imposed by the learned Trial Judge is alone suspended and bail are granted on the following conditions:

(a) The petitioner/accused is ordered to be released on bail, on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Cuddalore.

(b) The petitioner/accused and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impressions in the surety bonds and Page4 of 5 the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar Cards or Bank Pass Books to ensure their identities.

(c) The petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court on the first working day of every English Calendar month at 10.30 a.m., until the disposal of the Criminal Appeal and if there are not able to appear before the trial Court on any day, they shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 317 Cr.P.C. 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.

¶8With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered. 01-07-2026 (2/2) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP To

1.The Principal Sessions Judge, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore

2.The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Cuddalore.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. CRLoAoNo.o773oofo2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYANoJ. LPP Crl.M.P.No.11015oofo2026 in Crl.A.No.o773oofo2026 01-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Crl.M.P.No.11015 of 2026 in Crl.A.No. 773 of 2026 P.Annadurai ..Appellant Vs The State Rep by its The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Cuddalore. Crime No.11 of 2013. ..Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 430(1) of Cr.P.C., to suspend the execution of the order passed against the petitioner in Special Calender Case No.41 of 2025 on 05.06.2026 by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore pending disposal of the criminal appeal and enlarge the petitioner on bail. For Appellant: Mr.R.Raji For Respondent: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)