G.Ramalingam v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police

O R D E R This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking suspension of sentence imposed by the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvarur in Spl.C.C.No.13 of 2025, dated 19.06.2026 and enlarge the petitioner on bail pending disposal of the above appeal.

¶2The petitioner herein is the accused in Spl.C.C.No.13 of 2025 on the file of the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvarur. He was found guilty of the offences punishable under Sections 7 and 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and he had been convicted and sentenced as under:

S.No. Conviction Sentence Section7 of PC Act to

undergo

simple imprisonment for a period of four years and to pay fine of Rs.6,000/- in default to undergo

simple imprisonment for one month. Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of PC Act to

undergo

simple imprisonment for a period of four years and to pay fine of Rs.6,000/- in default to undergo

simple imprisonment for one month. 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 further 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 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 appearing for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal 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 he executing a separate 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 District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvarur.

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

(c) The petitioner/accused shall appear before the Trial Court once in a month, until the disposal of the Criminal Appeal and if he is not able to appear before the trial Court on any month, he shall make arrangements to file an application under Section 317 Cr.P.C. and shall appear before the trial Court on any other month in lieu of the date of his absence, as directed by the trial Court.

¶8With the above directions, this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is ordered.

21.07.2026 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order dm Note: Issue order copy today. To

1.The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvarur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Nagapattinam Police Station Thiruvarur District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. Crl.M.P.No.11944oofo2026 inoCrl.A.No.828oofo2026 oG.K.oILANTHIRAIYANoo,oJo. dm Crl.M.P.No.11944oofo2026 inoCrl.A.No.828oofo2026

21.07.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 21.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN in Crl.A.No.828 of 2026 G.Ramalingam … Petitioner vs. State, Represented by Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Nagapattinam Police Station Thiruvarur District. Cr.No.1/2014 … Respondent PRAYER:- Criminal Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 389(3) read with 430(1) of BNSS read with Section 389 (1) of Cr.P.C., to suspend the operation of the sentence imposed upon the petitioner by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvarur in Spl.C.C.No.13 of 2025 dated 19.06.2026 and also enlarge the Petitioner on Bail, pending disposal of the above Criminal Appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Suresh For Respondent : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)